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Word

packaging

Phoneticspack·ag·ing

US/ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/

UK/pˈækɪdʒɪŋ/

Definitions

01materials used to wrap goods

B1

n. the boxes, plastic, or paper used to wrap and protect things you buy.

n. the materials used to wrap, protect, and display products for sale or transport.

“The toy came in so much plastic packaging that it was hard to open.”

“Modern consumers are increasingly critical of excessive plastic packaging, pressuring retailers to adopt biodegradable alternatives for their shipping containers.”

Usage

uncountable

02the act of packing

B2

n. the process of putting things into containers or boxes.

n. the action or process of packing goods for storage, sale, or transport.

“The factory workers are responsible for the packaging of the electronics.”

“The automated system handles the packaging of over five hundred units per hour, ensuring each item is vacuum-sealed before shipment.”

Usage

uncountable

Synonyms

packingbundling

Antonyms

03presentation or promotion

C1

n. the way a person or a product is presented to the public to make them look attractive.

n. the strategic presentation or marketing of a person, idea, or product to enhance its appeal.

“The candidate's packaging was very professional, but people wanted to hear his real ideas.”

“Critics argued that the pop star's success was more a result of clever corporate packaging than any genuine musical innovation.”

Academic · Formal

Usage

uncountable

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