vacuum-packed

[ vak-yoom-pakt, -yoo-uhm-, -yuhm- ]

adjective

1. packed and sealed in a container, as a can or jar, with as much air as possible evacuated before sealing, chiefly to preserve freshness.

vacuum-packed

adjective

1. packed in an airtight container or packet under low pressure in order to maintain freshness, prevent corrosion, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of vacuum-packed¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

In recent years, vacuum packed coffee has won great favor, first in the West and latterly in the East.

From Project Gutenberg

Vacuum-packed in moisture-proof containers, and free from radioactivity.

From Project Gutenberg