packages
/ˈpæk.ɪdʒɪz/
NOUN
1. Wrapped parcels or containers
Objects or collections of items that have been packed, wrapped, or placed in containers for storage, transportation, or delivery.
1.1. Parcels prepared for delivery
Wrapped or boxed items sent or delivered from one person or place to another.
Synonyms
Examples
- The postman delivered several neatly wrapped packages to the front porch.
- Online shoppers tracked their packages as they traveled through the delivery network.
Related Words
- shipments
- deliveries
- cargoes
- freight
- containers
- wrappings
1.2. Collections of goods or belongings
Groups of objects gathered, bundled, or contained together as a single collection.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- individuals
- singles
- separate items
Examples
- The warehouse organized the packages into separate groups for distribution.
- The families exchanged festive packages during the holiday celebration.
Related Words
- aggregations
- assemblages
- groupings
- accumulations
- mixtures
NOUN
2. Collections of software components
Groups of software programs, libraries, or related components distributed together, often for installation or use as a single unit.
2.1. Software distributions
Collections of software files and components prepared for installation, distribution, or management by a package manager.
Synonyms
- software bundles
- software suites
- software collections
- installers
Antonyms
- standalone applications
- individual components
Examples
- The developer installed several packages containing useful programming libraries.
- The system administrator updated the packages through the Linux package manager.
Related Words
- libraries
- modules
- dependencies
- repositories
- package managers
NOUN
3. Combined services or commercial offers
Groups of related products, services, or benefits offered together as one arrangement or commercial deal.
3.1. Combined products or services
Collections of related goods or services sold or provided together, often at a combined price.
Synonyms
- bundles
- sets
- suites
- combinations
- package deals
Antonyms
- individual services
- separate offers
Examples
- The hotel receptionist handed out welcome packages to the arriving guests.
- The company offers several compensation packages to attract experienced employees.
Related Words
- subscriptions
- promotions
- special offers
- combinations
- service plans
3.2. Holiday and travel arrangements
Organized travel arrangements that combine services such as transportation, accommodation, and meals into one booking.
Synonyms
- package holidays
- holiday deals
- travel bundles
- tour packages
Examples
- The agency advertised affordable holiday packages for families.
- Tourists compared several travel packages before choosing their destination.
Related Words
- vacations
- itineraries
- reservations
- accommodation
- travel arrangements
NOUN
4. The act or cost of packing goods
The process of packing goods into containers or the fee charged for preparing goods for transportation.
4.1. Packing and preparing goods
The activity of wrapping, boxing, or arranging goods for storage, protection, or transportation.
Synonyms
- packing
- packaging
- wrapping
- boxing
- crating
Antonyms
- unpacking
- unwrapping
Examples
- The packages required careful handling during the packing process.
- The company improved its packaging procedures to protect fragile products.
Related Words
- containerization
- preparation
- shipment
- protection
- dispatch
4.2. Charges for packing goods
Fees imposed for wrapping, packing, or preparing merchandise for transportation or delivery.
Synonyms
- packing charges
- packaging fees
- packing costs
Examples
- The seller included the packages' packing charges in the final invoice.
- Additional packaging fees applied to the fragile items.
Related Words
- handling fees
- shipping charges
- delivery costs
- freight charges
NOUN
5. Groups of related news stories
Collections of related articles or reports organized and presented together across several pages or sections of a publication.
5.1. Coordinated editorial reports
Groups of related news stories or reports prepared and published together as a coordinated editorial feature.
Synonyms
- series
- collections
- compilations
- sets
Examples
- The newspaper published packages of investigative stories about public corruption.
- The editor prepared several packages of reports covering the election.
Related Words
- articles
- features
- reports
- publications
- editorials
VERB
6. To pack or bundle items
To place objects together in containers, wrap them, or arrange them into bundles for storage, transportation, or distribution.
6.1. Wrapping and preparing goods
Putting goods into boxes, containers, or protective wrapping so they can be stored, transported, or delivered.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- unpacks
- unwraps
- unboxes
Examples
- The factory packages thousands of products every day.
- She packages the gifts carefully before sending them to her relatives.
Related Words
- encloses
- seals
- ships
- dispatches
- packages up
VERB
7. To prepare creative works for sale or distribution
To organize and develop a creative work, such as a book or television series, through the stages of preparation and production so that it can be sold to a publisher or broadcaster.
7.1. Preparing books and television productions
Organizing research, production, and other necessary elements of a creative project into a complete work suitable for commercial presentation.
Synonyms
- produces
- assembles
- compiles
- prepares
- develops
Examples
- The production company packages television series for sale to international broadcasters.
- The publisher packages selected manuscripts with illustrations and supporting materials.