packaging

American  

[pak-uh-jing] / ˈpæk ə dʒɪŋ /

noun

1. an act or instance of packing pack or forming packages.

   At the end of the production line is a machine for packaging.

2. the package in which merchandise is sold or displayed.

   Attractive packaging can help sell a product.

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packaging British  

/ ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the box or wrapping in which a product is offered for sale

   2. the design of such a box or wrapping, esp with reference to its ability to attract customers

2. the presentation of a person, product, television programme, etc, to the public in a way designed to build up a favourable image

3. the work of a packager

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Etymology

Origin of packaging

First recorded in 1870–75; package + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Cost pass-through sectors such as steel, packaging and gloves may remain resilient, while construction could see near-term margin pressure, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The Gold Lion product is sold in purple packaging.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Polyethylene is commonly used as a packaging material used for everything from food to medical supplies to consumer electronics.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

We see the greatest incremental demand in the packaging space.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

My father and sisters and brothers would be at their own jobs mending, folding, packaging.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston