1
a
: compressed
packed snow
b
: that is crowded or stuffed
—often used in combination
an action-packed story
2
: filled to capacity
played to a packed house
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Add one cup of firmly packed brown sugar.
One half cup loosely packed fresh parsley
Oranges are packed full of vitamin C.
The theater is always packed when he performs there.
bands playing to packed audiences
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 31 Dec. 2024
The Oracle games and Minish Cap were all made by Capcom, and the latter in particular is absolutely packed with charm, rock-solid gameplay mechanics, and some utterly gorgeous artwork.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Plans are Tetris-ed into a packed calendar and planned well in advance, leaving little room for spontaneity.
—Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
Farmhouse Feasts are purchased packed and cold, and can be heated and ready in two hours, with several sizes, entree options, sides and dessert.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packed. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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packed
adjective1
: that is crowded or stuffed
—often used in combination
an action-packed story
2
: filled to capacity
performed before a packed stadium
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