Word
packer
Phoneticspack·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpækɝ/
UK/pˈækɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person or machine that puts things into boxes or containers for transport. You often see them working in factories or warehouses.
n. an individual or mechanical device employed to pack goods for transport or storage. Refers to both human workers in logistics and automated machinery in manufacturing.
Examples
“The packer carefully places the glass bottles into the shipping crate.”
“After the items pass inspection, the packer secures them in protective foam and seals the box.”
“The transition from manual labor to automated systems has significantly increased the speed at which a mechanical packer can process high volumes of consumer goods.”
Examples
simple
“The packer carefully places the glass bottles into the shipping crate.”
contextual
“After the items pass inspection, the packer secures them in protective foam and seals the box.”
complex
“The transition from manual labor to automated systems has significantly increased the speed at which a mechanical packer can process high volumes of consumer goods.”
Usage
Commonly used in industrial and logistics contexts.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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