packaging

noun

: an act or instance of packaging something or someone: such as

: the enclosing of something in a container or covering

… damage caused by static charge during packaging, storing, and shipping.—

Chemical & Engineering News

: 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

: material used to enclose or contain something

… the flashy packaging popularized by mass merchants.—

Jan Stafford

also : a covering wrapper or container : package entry 1 sense 3

the manufacture of food packagings

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An investigation found that this was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging process. —

Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 In the study, researchers detected 12 different polymers, the most common of which was polyethylene, widely used for packaging and containers, including bottles and cups, the release noted. —

Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2025 The county’s legal action comes amid worldwide attention on PFAS, used widely to create products resistant to water, stains, and heat, including food packaging, non-stick pans, clothing, rain jackets, furniture, carpeting, plastic turf, paints, electronics products and a host of other goods. —

Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025 The limited-time packaging also includes a chance for fans to win a case of Coors Light to have on hand for the Monday after the Super Bowl. —

Kelli Bender, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for packaging