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packaging

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ// UK //pˈækɪdʒɪŋ// pack·ag·ing

n. the materials used to wrap or protect goods that are for sale. It includes things like boxes, plastic, and paper that keep products safe and look attractive to buyers.

n. the materials used to wrap, protect, or contain products for transport and sale. Often refers to the design and presentation of a product's exterior to influence consumer perception.


SIMPLE

The toy comes in colorful plastic packaging.

CONTEXTUAL

Many modern companies are trying to reduce waste by using recycled materials for their product packaging.

COMPLEX

While the product itself was of high quality, the flimsy and uninspired packaging failed to convey the premium brand identity the marketing team had intended to establish.

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The noun is uncountable when referring to the materials or the industry; it does not take a plural form in this sense.

Pitfall

The packagings are made of paper.The packaging is made of paper.Packaging is an uncountable noun and should not be used in the plural form.

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