package — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   A dirty package was left in my home.

2. Something which consists of various components, such as a piece of computer software.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   Did you test the software package to ensure completeness?

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   It’s now created a system where creators should be afraid to make a series that dares to end on a cliffhanger or save anything for future seasons, lest their story forever be left unfinished. And viewers are afraid to commit to any show that isn’t a completely aired package lest they spend 10-30 hours on something that ends up unresolved, which has happened dozens and dozens of times, creating a vast “show graveyard” within Netflix.

3. A piece of software which has been prepared in such a way that it can be installed with a package manager.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

4. The act of packing something.

   Usage

   • Archaic
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   for, it has often happened that, without any accident at ſea, heavy averages, owing to bad package and ſtowage only, have been demanded, and paid by inſurers

   The Company's instructions to the supracargoes of their ships are very particular as to the mode of package and stowage.

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   But we see more; we see a very curious and artificial arrangement of the fibres very much contributing to facilitate their package, and by which they mutually support one another and act with the greatest advantage.

5. Something resembling a package.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

6. A package holiday.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

7. A football formation.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   the "dime" defensive package

   For third and short, they're going to bring in their jumbo package.

8. The male genitalia.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • euphemistic
   • Uncountable
   • Vulgar

   Examples

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   The women usually wore bikini tops with shorts, swimsuits underneath cover-ups or just swimsuits. Men came in various types of trunks, from traditional boxers, to Speedos, to G-string trunks that showcased their packages.

9. A charge made for packing goods.

   Usage

   • Historical
   • Uncountable

10. A group of related stories spread over several pages.

    Usage

    • Countable
    • Uncountable

11. Synonym of wrap (“complete news report ready for broadcast”).

    Usage

    • Countable
    • Uncountable

    Examples

    Attend a news conference, and prepare a wrap or package.

Verb

1. To pack or bundle something.

2. To travel on a package holiday.

3. To prepare (a book, a television series, etc.), including all stages from research to production, in order to sell the result to a publisher or broadcaster.

Noun

1. a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

   Synonyms

   bundlepacketparcel

   Broader terms

   collectionaggregationaccumulationassemblage

2. a wrapped container

   Synonyms

   parcel

   Broader terms

   container

3. (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory

   Synonyms

   softwaresoftware programcomputer softwaresoftware systemsoftware package

   Broader terms

   codecomputer code

   Examples

   the market for software is expected to expand

Verb

1. put into a box

   Synonyms

   box

   Broader terms

   encaseincasecase

   Examples

   box the gift, please