pa
ckage
Plural
packages
1
a box or container in which items are packed
- She received a package in the mail containing her new shoes.
- The fragile items were carefully wrapped and placed in a sturdy package.
- He sent a package to his friend overseas for their birthday.
- The delivery driver dropped off the package at the front door.
- The package was labeled with instructions to handle with care.
2
a collection of items that are wrapped or boxed together for easy handling, transport, or sale
- The gift package included a variety of snacks and chocolates.
- The care package sent to the soldiers was filled with letters and supplies.
- They bought a holiday package that included travel, accommodation, and tours.
3
(computer science) a set of programs, procedures, and documentation related to the operation of a computer system, which are stored in read/write memory, facilitating software functionality and management
- The software development team released a new package to improve system performance.
- The package includes essential tools for database management.
- He downloaded the latest security package to protect his computer from malware.
- The application package came with comprehensive user manuals and guides.
- The programming package contains libraries and modules for advanced coding.
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4
a set of things that are offered or sold together as one single unit
- We bought a TV and sound system as a package.
- You should think of diet and exercise as a package.
- The holiday package includes flights and hotel stays.
- The company introduced a package of security tools for businesses.
- The tour package included meals and sightseeing.