packer

noun

pack·​er ˈpa-kər How to pronounce packer (audio)
1
: one that packs: such as
a
: one engaged in processing food (such as meat) and distributing it to retailers
b
: an automotive vehicle with a closed body and a compressing device (as for compacting rubbish) in the rear
2
: porter sense 1
3
: one that conveys goods by means of a pack

Examples of packer in a Sentence

She worked as a packer for a candy company.
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Brands can source globally, work with world-class co-packers and produce exceptional products without owning a single manufacturing facility. — Tom Wicky, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Chicken and wild rice packaged to-go lacked the place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 To restore that protection, apple producers and packers apply a thin coating of artificial wax. — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026 With airlines weighing carry-ons more and more now, too, even light packers may want to grab one to avoid being surprised with unexpected baggage fees. — Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for packer

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of packer was in the 14th century

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packer

noun
pack·​er ˈpak-ər How to pronounce packer (audio)
: one that packs
especially : a dealer who prepares and packs foods for the market
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