package

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 (especially AmE) = PARCEL: A large package has arrived for you. comparePACK 2 (AmE) a box, bag, etc. in which things are wrapped or packed; the contents of a box etc: Check the list of ingredients on the side of the package. * a package of hamburger buns comparePACKET 3 (also package deal) a set of items or ideas that must be bought or accepted together: a benefits package * an aid package * a package of measures to help small businesses 4 (also software package) (computing) a set of related programs for a particular type of task such as WORDPROCESSING, sold and used as a single unit: The system came with a database software package. verb [VN] [oftenpassive] 1 ~ sth (up) to put sth into a box, bag, etc. to be sold or transported: packaged food / goods * We package our products in recyclable materials. * The orders were already packaged up, ready to be sent. 2 ~ sb/sth (as sth) to present sb/sth in a particular way: politicians who are packaged and presented to the public * an attempt to package news as entertainment