packaging

noun

1

: an act or instance of packaging something or someone: such as

a

: the enclosing of something in a container or covering

… damage caused by static charge during packaging, storing, and shipping.

—Chemical & Engineering News

b

: the presentation of something or someone to the public in a way that is designed to be attractive or appealing

This is public relations: the packaging of ideas, the execution of them, and the media coverage surrounding them.

—Robert Z. Chew

2

: material used to enclose or contain something

… the flashy packaging popularized by mass merchants.

—Jan Stafford

also : a covering wrapper or container : package entry 1 sense 3

the manufacture of food packagings

Examples of packaging in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Keep raw cranberries in their original packaging (often, a plastic bag) or transfer them to an airtight storage container and zip-top bag. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024

Intel is using its latest 3D packaging technology and Arrow Lake architecture to increase the power efficiency of the Ultra 9 285K, a big departure from the hot and power-hungry 13th and 14th Gen desktop CPUs. —Tom Warren, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2024

Age Recommendations: Check the age recommendations on a toy’s packaging to ensure it’s aligned with your baby’s age. —Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024

Look for the labels of quality testing organizations on product packaging, including United States Pharmacopeia (USP), NSF International, and ConsumerLab.com.20 Talk with your healthcare provider before taking a supplement for longevity. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from gerund of package entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1875, in the meaning defined at sense 1