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package

n. countable
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈpækədʒ// UK //pˈækɪdʒ// pack·age Archaic General-service Humorous Vulgar

n. an object or group of things wrapped in paper or packed in a box. You usually receive this through the mail or buy it at a store.

n. a container in which items are packed for storage, transport, or sale; a parcel. Often used to refer to a set of related items or services sold as a single unit.


SIMPLE

The delivery driver left a large package on the porch.

CONTEXTUAL

The software company offers a basic package for individuals and a premium version for large businesses.

COMPLEX

After weeks of anticipation, the research team finally received the package containing the delicate glass components required to complete the prototype.

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Origin

Equivalent to pack + -age. Possibly influenced by Anglo-Latin paccagium or Old French pacquage.

Usage

Commonly used with the verb 'deliver' or 'wrap'. In business contexts, it frequently refers to a 'compensation package' or 'benefits package'.

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