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

A total of four suitcases were said to have been seized, with the vacuum-packed cannabis spread between them.

From BBC

The specific sausages involved in the recall were produced in late October 2023 and are 12-ounce vacuum-packed kielbasa turkey sausages with best-by dates of 5/17/24 and 5/18/24.

From Salon

The meat has been vacuum-packed and shipped to be distributed nationwide in refrigerated vehicles.

From Seattle Times

This followed the discovery of 60kg of vacuum-packed heroin in the aircraft.

From BBC

Vacuum-packed, cooked, peeled beetroots are an affordable option and save you time and energy in cooking them.

From BBC