WordHive Learning Dictionary

Package

noun

something wrapped or packed together.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Package mean?

something wrapped or packed together.

Updated

Dictionary definition

An item wrapped or packed so it can be sent, carried, or stored.

Example sentences

Package in a sentence

easy

The package arrived at the front door.

medium

She wrapped the package carefully before mailing it.

hard

The label on the package showed where it needed to go.

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Practice the meaning of Package

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does package mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses package correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is closest in meaning to package?

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Package

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Sounds like

pak · ij · strongest beat: pak

Synonyms

Words like Package

parcelSimilar meaning.
bundleSimilar meaning.
Antonyms

Opposite words

loose itemOpposite or contrasting meaning.
unwrapped itemOpposite or contrasting meaning.
Synonym practice

Want to practice package synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The package arrived on the front step," then compare close word choices. Practice package synonyms.

Word family

Package word family

Base word

package

noun

packages

Plural form.

Related words
Student support

Understand Package

Hint for students

something wrapped or packed together.

Common mix-up

Package is not the same as loose item. Package means something wrapped or packed together.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: She wrapped the package carefully before mailing it. Clue words: wrapped, carefully, mailing. Underline clue words that show why package fits instead of loose item. Now write one new sentence that shows package without using the word package. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show package?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She wrapped the package carefully before mailing it." Why does package fit better than loose item?