package

noun
pack·age
/ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/

Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.

Example

“A dirty package was left in my home.”

Other meanings

Something which consists of various components, such as a piece of computer software.
“Did you test the software package to ensure completeness?”
A piece of software which has been prepared in such a way that it can be installed with a package manager.

Synonyms

bundle
packet

Related words

care package
complete package
package deal
package film
package leaflet
package management system
package saver
package store
package tour
physics package
original package doctrine
red package

Example sentences

“The package was delivered on time.”
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“Six came in the package.”
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Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “package” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.