packaging

1 of 2

noun

1

: an act or instance of packaging something or someone: such as

a

: the enclosing of something in a container or covering

… damage caused by static charge during packaging, storing, and shipping.

—Chemical & Engineering News

b

: the presentation of something or someone to the public in a way that is designed to be attractive or appealing

This is public relations: the packaging of ideas, the execution of them, and the media coverage surrounding them.

—Robert Z. Chew

2

: material used to enclose or contain something

… the flashy packaging popularized by mass merchants.

—Jan Stafford

also : a covering wrapper or container : package entry 1 sense 3

the manufacture of food packagings

packaging

2 of 2

present participle of package entry 2

Examples of packaging in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Two days later, investigators searched his hotel room and reported finding nearly 700 grams of cocaine, more than 70 grams of fentanyl, drug packaging materials and $13,867, according to authorities. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Sunday Ticket’s fate NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told CNBC last month the league could redo its existing packaging of games to better fit the modern media landscape. — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Compared with other recycling initiatives, Weavabel said the loop is fully integrated across warehouses, factories and distribution centers, giving brands a scalable path to extend the life of their packaging and reduce reliance on virgin plastic. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Additionally, six facilities were cited for health food violations including old rodent droppings on the floor near chicken packaging and shelled eggs stored improperly. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from gerund of package entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1875, in the meaning defined at sense 1