packaging
/ˈpækɪndʒɪŋ/ · pack·ag·ing
verb
- To pack or bundle something. She carefully packaged the fragile vase for shipping.
- To travel on a package holiday. They packaged their vacation to include a week in Paris and a week in Rome.
- To prepare (a book, a television series, etc.), including all stages from research to production, in order to sell the result to a publisher or broadcaster. The production team packaged the documentary to appeal to a broad audience.
noun
- The act of packing something. The packaging of the fragile vase was a delicate process.
- The materials used to pack something. The company specialized in eco-friendly packaging materials.
- The industry that produces such material. The packaging industry is a significant contributor to the global economy.
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Did you know? The term 'packaging' was first used in the late 19th century to describe the process of preparing goods for sale, but it wasn't until the mid-20th century that it became a standard term in the industry.