packaging
noun
1
: an act or instance of packaging something or someone: such as
a
: the enclosing of something in a container or covering
… damage caused by static charge during packaging, storing, and shipping.—
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b
: the presentation of something or someone to the public in a way that is designed to be attractive or appealing
This is public relations: the packaging of ideas, the execution of them, and the media coverage surrounding them.—Robert Z. Chew
Robert Z. Chew2
: material used to enclose or contain something
… the flashy packaging popularized by mass merchants.—Jan Stafford
Jan StaffordExamples of packaging in a Sentence
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Under Glenview’s Municipal Code, the zoning classification requested for the site, known as I-2, permits warehouses; manufacturing, packaging, processing and fulfillment facilities; delivery and distribution businesses; and repair services, among other uses.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Smurfit WestRock — The packaging company’s stock soared more than 10% after the company disclosed that orders for its products improved in late December.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
As with planting depth, the time bulbs should be planted also varies between plant species; it’s usually listed on the bulb packaging.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the packaging and collectible items have leveled up since the first batch (think a music box and coin purse).
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Smurfit WestRock — The packaging company’s stock soared more than 10% after the company disclosed that orders for its products improved in late December.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
As with planting depth, the time bulbs should be planted also varies between plant species; it’s usually listed on the bulb packaging.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the packaging and collectible items have leveled up since the first batch (think a music box and coin purse).
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Packaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packaging. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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