package

packagenoun

A package is a number of things put together as one unit: wrapped to be sent, sold in a container, or offered as a set.

1. sent by mailsomething wrapped in paper or packed in a box, especially so that it can be sent to someone

   countable [C]

   • A package arrived for you this morning.
   • The driver left the package outside the door.
   • I need to send this package to my brother.
   • She tore open the package to see what was inside.

   Collocations

   verb + noun send a package, deliver a package, receive a package, open a package

   phrase a package for someone, a package from someone

   Synonyms parcel

2. containera box, bag, or wrapper in which goods are sold

   countable [C] American

   • Read the instructions on the back of the package.
   • She opened a new package of rice.
   • The cookies come in a bright red package.

   Collocations

   noun + preposition a package of

   Compare packet

3. seta set of things or services that are offered or sold together as one

   countable [C]

   • The hotel offers a package that includes all meals.
   • The new job comes with a good benefits package.
   • The government announced a package of measures to help farmers.
   • You can buy the software as part of a package.

   Collocations

   noun + noun package deal, benefits package, software package, pay package

   noun + preposition a package of

   verb + noun offer a package, put together a package