package

Definition

  • noun: a box or large envelope that is sent or delivered usually through the mail or by another delivery service
  • noun: the act or process of 'packing'
  • verb: to put (something) in a package in order to sell it or send it somewhere
  • verb: to make into a package
  • often used as '(be) packaged'
  • synonyms: packet, bale, parcel

Examples

  • ('informal') If you let her move in with you, living with her cat is all 'part of the package'. [=it is part of the situation that you will have to accept]

  • The financial aid 'packages' we'll be awarding this year are smaller than we had hoped they would be.

  • You'll need a 12-ounce 'package' [=('Brit') 'packet'] of chocolate chips for the cookies.

Movie quotes

  • (..) (STORKS GRUNTING) - Power move. - (STORKS GROAN) Eighteen years ago, I saved all storks by getting out of babies and into package delivery. Now, this Monday at Storkcon, the board will announce they're kicking me upstairs. I'm going to be named Chairman. Which means you are going to be named (..)
    2016 Storks
  • (..) Oh, I love this guy! (STORKS CHEERING) Perfect landing. Chiggy-check. - STORK: You're the man! - (DOOR BEEPS) What? Millionth package? Not possible. I thought I was only at . Hey, Junior, are you gonna celebrate? You know what? You're right. I should celebrate. What are you guys doing this weekend? (..)
    2016 Storks