package
gb/pˈækɪd͡ʒ/ us/pˈækɪd͡ʒ/
A2
English
~ 1500
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
A wrapped or boxed item for delivery
A box or bag that holds things you send to someone.
Usage pattern:
to send [a package] [to someone]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'package' with 'baggage', which refers to luggage for travel, not mailed items.
Synonyms
parcel (More common in British English; otherwise very similar in meaning.)
Antonyms
unpackaged item (Something not placed inside packaging for delivery.)
Collocations
deliver a package
|send a package
|receive a package
|track a package
|package arrives
Themes
daily life
|commerce
|logistics
|transportation
|communication
|daily_life
Examples
- The package arrived two days earlier than expected.
- She signed for the package at the front door.
- I need to send this package to my cousin in Canada.
- The courier left the package on the porch.
- He opened the package to find a new phone inside.
Learner examples
- The package is on the table.
- I got a package from my friend.
- Please send the package today.
- We got a big package in the mail.
Noun
B1
entity
2
A set of items or services sold together
A group of things or services sold together as one thing.
Usage pattern:
a [service/product] package
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'package' here refers to physical wrapping, but it can also mean an abstract grouping of services.
Synonyms
bundle (Informal term often used in technology and marketing contexts for grouped products.)
Antonyms
individual item (An item sold separately rather than as part of a group.)
Collocations
holiday package
|software package
|benefits package
|package deal
Themes
business
|commerce
|finance
Examples
- We booked a holiday package that includes flights and hotel.
- The software comes as part of a larger package.
- The benefits package includes health insurance and paid leave.
- They offered us a special package deal for the event.
Learner examples
- We bought a travel package for Spain.
- This software package has three programs.
- My job has a good benefits package.
Verb
A2
action
3
To wrap or box items for delivery or sale
To put something in a box or bag so it can be sent or sold.
Usage pattern:
to package [something] [for someone/for sale]
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'package' (verb) with 'pack', which can mean simply putting things together without wrapping.
Synonyms
wrap (Focuses more on covering with material rather than preparing for transport or sale.)
Antonyms
unpack (To remove items from packaging.)
Collocations
package goods
|package products
|package food
Themes
daily life
|commerce
|business
|transportation
|work
Examples
- They carefully packaged the glassware to prevent damage.
- The company packages its snacks in recyclable materials.
- We need to package these gifts before the party.
- The store packages fresh bread every morning.
Learner examples
- Please package the books carefully.
- We package the food for school lunch.
- They package the toys in small boxes.
Noun
B2
entity
4
Overall presentation or combination of qualities
All the parts or qualities of something seen together as one thing.
Synonyms
offering (Focuses more on what is provided to others, often in marketing contexts.)
Antonyms
incomplete offering (Something lacking important parts or qualities.)
Collocations
complete package
|total package
Themes
business
|media
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The new phone is the complete package: stylish, fast, and affordable.
- She’s the total package—talented, intelligent, and kind.
- This car offers a great package of safety and performance features.
Learner examples
- He is the total package for this job.
- This phone is a good package of features.
- The hotel is a nice package of comfort and price.
Grammar
Dictionary form
package
IPA
GB/pˈækɪd͡ʒ/
US/pˈækɪd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
pack - age (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pack)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: package
- Plural: packages
Verb
- Base: package
- 3rd Person Singular: packages
- Present Participle: packaging
- Past: packaged
Word family
Expressions
care package
1/kˈɛɹ pˈækɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Parcel with gifts or supplies sent with care
A box with food, gifts, or useful things sent to someone you care about.
Examples
- Her parents sent her a care package while she was studying abroad.
- He received a care package from friends after surgery.
package deal
1/pˈækɪd͡ʒ dˈil/
fixed phrase
Multiple things sold together at one price
A special offer where you buy several things together for one price.
Examples
- The travel agency offered us a great package deal to Italy.
- Buying the phone with insurance was part of a package deal.
software package
1/sˈɔftwˌɛɹ pˈækɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
Collection of related programs
A group of computer programs that come together as one product.
Examples
- The office software package includes a word processor and a spreadsheet program.
- This software package includes several useful design tools.
- We bought a new software package for accounting.
- They installed a new accounting software package at work.