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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Most snack brands outsource to a co-packer. — Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Heavy packers should go with a Deluxe room for more space than the Superiors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 This crop top and wide-leg pants set can be worn together or as separates for endless outfit combinations—which is especially helpful for carry-on packers. — Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026 Below, find 14 of my favorites at Amazon starting at $22 (and with two-day Prime shipping, a godsend for last-minute packers like me). — Natalie Labarbera, PEOPLE, 21 May 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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