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packaging

packaging

32 2.2
Material used to hold and protect products during storage or transport
  • noun
  • /ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/
translation icon : material de embalaje
  • She opened the box carefully to keep the packaging intact for returns.
  • packaging material
  • food packaging
  • packaging waste

I think that's oh wow, this packaging is so cool.

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Examples

  • I've written a lot of the material that goes on the back of the packaging for products, the booklets inside the products.

  • Market forces encourage manufacturers to minimize packaging waste, at least by weight, because of shipping and handling costs.

    Academic text (1993)
  • So I love the design of the packaging you get.

  • And by the way, this packaging, it's just so amazing.

  • But the packaging, you know, the packaging is absolutely beautiful.

  • And yet the whole case, the whole packaging for the case is only this big.

  • Despite the negative aspects of packaging, it is important to note that it serves important functions.

    Academic text (1993)
  • But surely we can replace much of the plastic packaging with paper and do less harm to the environment.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • I have this shade light and the packaging is just top notch.

  • We got plastic wrap and the cardboard packaging that is super nice and black.

Synonyms

case
vspackaging
1.0

A box or container for holding and carrying things like bottles

is the broader function of enclosing for sale storage or transport rather than specific covers
container
vspackaging
245 1.3

A thing that holds or stores items, for example a box

is the material or covering used to enclose goods not only rigid objects
crate
vspackaging
189 1.7

A strong wooden box for storing or moving things and the amount inside it

is the general concept of materials used to enclose or protect goods
packet
vspackaging
101 1.8

A small package for items like seeds or papers

is broader covering larger items and many enclosing methods beyond small items
bundle
vspackaging
85 2.3

A group of things tied or wrapped together

is the general material or method for enclosing individual products not grouping many
carton
vspackaging
58 1.0

A box made of cardboard with a top that opens for storing things

is broader referring to any materials used for enclosing or protecting products
wrapper
vspackaging
58 1.0

A piece of paper or plastic that covers things such as food

is broader applying to many product sizes and enclosing methods
wrap
vspackaging
49 1.0

A covering made of paper or plastic that protects things

is more specifically for products during storage, transport, or sale
wrapping
vspackaging
45 1.0

Material used to cover and protect something, like a bandage or gift paper

is focused on materials for products for storage, transport, or sale
cardboard box
vspackaging
37 1.0

A box made of cardboard used for packing or storing things

is the overall category of materials and items for enclosing or protecting goods
packing
vspackaging
25 1.0

Material used to wrap and protect things during transport

is broader covering sale and presentation as well as protection
cellophane
vspackaging
17 5.2

A thin, clear paperlike material used to wrap food or gifts

is the general material for enclosing or protecting products in many forms
bubble wrap
vspackaging
7 1.7

A soft plastic sheet with many small air bubbles that stops fragile things from breaking when you pack them

is the broader concept including many materials and rigid containers beyond cushioning
packing material
vspackaging
4 2.5

Material like bubble wrap that protects things during shipping or storage

is more general covering many enclosing types beyond cushioning
gift wrapping
vspackaging
2 1.0

Paper or material used to cover a present when you give it

is mainly for protecting or enclosing products for storage and transport
shrink-wrap
vspackaging
1 3.2

A thin clear plastic film that shrinks when heated around products

is a general term covering many materials and methods for enclosing goods
overwrap
vspackaging
1 4.8

A layer of material covering a product to protect it or make it look nicer

is used more widely to enclose or protect items not only as an outer layer
packing box
vspackaging
1 1.0

A large strong container used to hold things for moving or storage

is the material or means for enclosing products not limited to rigid containers
packing case
vspackaging
1 2.3

A large strong box used to hold goods for storage or shipping

is about materials and methods for enclosing items not just sturdy crates
overpack
vspackaging
  • Specialized
5.7

A large outer container that holds and protects packages during transport

is the general materials or methods for enclosing products not only additional outer containers

Compounds

A business that puts goods into boxes for sale or shipping

A company that puts goods into boxes for sale or shipping

How Protective

crate
189 1.7
cushioned
3.4
packaging
32 2.2
cardboard box
37 1.0
pallet
19 3.4
wrap
49 1.0
plastic wrap
  • US
14 1.7

Surface Forms

packaging singular
packagings plural

Morphology

packaging = package (transparent) = package + ing

This sense denotes the material/result of packaging and is a direct nominalization/result noun from 'package'.

Etymology

The word packaging comes from package, a 'wrapped or boxed item', so it can mean the material that covers and protects a product.