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
Synonyms
Examples of packed in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz will headline Opening Week at the Australian Open, with the stars of the game taking to the court in a packed program of charity matches over four nights on Rod Laver Arena.
—
Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
It’s been a busy year for Iman, whose brand is being unveiled the week of her 34th birthday, and 2025 promises to be even more packed.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
Because the atoms are so tightly packed, vibrations within the crystal structure, called phonons, can dissipate heat extremely efficiently.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
The Copper Spur below is lighter, but with a packed weight of just under 4 pounds, the 2-person Half Dome isn't too heavy when split between two people.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for packed 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
It’s been a busy year for Iman, whose brand is being unveiled the week of her 34th birthday, and 2025 promises to be even more packed.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
Because the atoms are so tightly packed, vibrations within the crystal structure, called phonons, can dissipate heat extremely efficiently.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
The Copper Spur below is lighter, but with a packed weight of just under 4 pounds, the 2-person Half Dome isn't too heavy when split between two people.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for packed
Dictionary Entries Near packed
Cite this Entry
“Packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packed. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
packed
adjective1
: that is crowded or stuffed
—often used in combination
an action-packed story
2
: filled to capacity
performed before a packed stadium
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share