pack
1 of 4noun
ˈpak 
often attributive
1
a
: a bundle arranged for convenience in carrying especially on the back
b
: a group or pile of related objects
c(1)
: a number of individual components packaged as a unit
a pack of gum
(2)
: container
(3)
: a compact unitized assembly to perform a specific function
(4)
: a stack of magnetic disks in a container for use as a storage device
2
a
: the contents of a bundle
b
: a large amount or number : heap
a pack of lies
c
: a full set of playing cards
3
a
: an act or instance of packing
b
: a method of packing
4
a
: a set of persons with a common interest : clique
b
: an organized unit (as of Cub Scouts)
5
a(1)
: a group of domesticated animals trained to hunt or run together
(2)
: a group of often predatory animals of the same kind
a wolf pack
(3)
: a large group of individuals massed together (as in a race)
b
: wolf pack
6
: a concentrated or compacted mass (as of snow or ice)
7
: absorbent material (such as gauze pads) used to apply medicine or moisture or to press upon a body part or plug an opening (as to stop bleeding) see ice pack sense 2
8
a
: a cosmetic paste for the face
b
: an application or treatment of oils or creams for conditioning the scalp and hair
9
: material used in packing
pack
2 of 4verb (1)
packed; packing; packs
transitive verb
1
a
: to make into a compact bundle
b
: to fill completely
fans packed the stadium
c
: to fill with packing
pack a joint in a pipe
d
: to load with a pack
pack a mule
e
: to put in a protective container
goods packed for shipment
2
a
: to crowd together
b
: to increase the density of : compress
3
a
: to cause or command to go without ceremony
packed him off to school
b
: to bring to an end : give up —used with up or in
might pack up the assignment
—used especially in the phrase pack it in 4
: to gather into tight formation : make a pack of (animals, such as hounds)
5
: to cover or surround with a pack
6
a
: to transport on foot or on the back of an animal
pack a canoe overland
b
: to wear or carry as equipment
pack a gun
c
: to be supplied or equipped with : possess
a storm packing hurricane winds
d
: to make or be capable of making (an impact)
a book that packs a man-sized punch
C. J. Rolo
C. J. Rolointransitive verb
1
a
: to go away without ceremony : depart
simply packed up and left
b
: quit, stop —used with up or in
why don't you pack in, before you kill yourself Millard Lampell
Millard Lampell2
a
: to stow goods and equipment for transportation
b
: to be suitable for packing
a knit dress packs well
3
a
: to assemble in a group : congregate
b
: to crowd together
4
: to become built up or compacted in a layer or mass
the ore packed into a stony mass
5
a
: to carry goods or equipment
b
: to travel with one's baggage (as by horse)
packability
ˌpa-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun packable
ˈpa-kə-bəl
adjective pack
3 of 4verb (2)
packed; packing; packs
transitive verb
1
: to influence the composition of so as to bring about a desired result
pack a jury
"… packing a court, increasing the number of justices so you can get a desired outcome. … " Andy Biggs
see also court-packing, pack the court Andy Biggs2
archaic : to arrange (the cards in a pack) so as to cheat
pack
4 of 4adjective
chiefly Scotland
: intimate
Synonyms
Noun
- backpack
- kit bag
- knapsack
- packsack
- rucksack
Verb (1)
- block
- bung
- dam
- fill
- plug
- stop
- stuff
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Noun He took a map and a bottle of water out of his pack. hikers carrying heavy packs up a mountain They loaded the packs onto the horses. The entire pack of crayons spilled on the floor. Cigarettes typically come in packs of 20. You'll receive your informational pack upon arrival. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Diana Pearl, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Imagine yourself as a wolf and become the leader of the pack! CBS News, 5 Sep. 2022 While canines running down mail carriers might seem like a 1950s TV trope, a 61-year-old carrier in rural Florida was mauled to death by a pack of dogs over the weekend. Matthew Kitchen, Chron, 25 Aug. 2022 In this version, directed by Zambello and Brenna Corner, Mowgli, the feral boy raised by a pack of wolves, is a girl (the sweet-voiced, impish Lily Grady). New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022 Freddy Garcia was walking to a neighborhood store in Fresno on July 18 when he was fatally attacked by the pack of dogs, the sheriff's office said Friday. Michelle Watson, CNN, 24 July 2022 An Alabama woman, who was attacked by a pack of dogs in April, died from her injuries on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Elaine Aradillas, PEOPLE.com, 15 July 2022 Michelle Sheeks, who was walking when she was attacked by the pack of dogs, died Tuesday, according to the Franklin County Coroner's Office. Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 14 July 2022 Miserable over the loss of his acting school, as well as his girlfriend, Janice, whom Barry murdered, Gene has been, among other things, locked in a trunk, chased by a pack of dogs and has put his son and grandson in grievous danger. Peter Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2022 Shara Tibken, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Will the shots pack the same kind of punch as the earlier booster? Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 Sep. 2022 Despite their small size, these isopods pack a painful bite. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 3 Sep. 2022 While there are a surplus of online auctions and resale sites, nothing beats the feel of searching a brick-and-mortar shop, so pack your weekender and enjoy a favorite summertime activity. Samantha Rees, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2022 Major hurricanes pack more rain, while extremes of wildfire, drought and downpours are all happening more often and with more intensity due to climate change, causing loss of communities, homes and lives all over the world. CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 In the photo: Camden team members pack care boxes for overseas troops last fall. Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 So if and when Bama books another trip to the College Football Playoff final, pack your bags. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022 Don't pack items in your carry-on bags that are restricted or prohibited. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2022 Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 Fans go wild for Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding — so much so that popular bakery chain had released a pudding multi-pack, available to ship coast to coast. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Pricing starts at $54,795 for an LS model, although our favorite is the mid-pack RST trim, which can be fitted with the diesel engine as well as four-wheel drive. Nicholas Wallace, Car and Driver, 29 Mar. 2022 The result is more pack-style racing, with the drafting in practice looking eerily similar to restrictor-plate traffic jams at Daytona or Talladega. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 20 Mar. 2022 Flatlock seams mean no irritation under pack shoulder straps. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 30 July 2020 At Licking Creek near Etna appeared in 1801 a black-eyed young man leading a pack horse loaded with burlap bags. cleveland, 30 Dec. 2021 It’s specially designed for kids that have grown out of a pack-n-play but aren’t quite ready for a full-sized mattress. Korin Miller, Forbes, 8 June 2021 It’s specially designed for kids that have grown out of a pack-n-play but aren’t quite ready for a full-sized mattress. Korin Miller, Forbes, 8 June 2021 See More
Noun
On the day of her coronation, June 2, 1953, the procession of the Queen's carriage, led by a pack of horses, passed through London's Trafalgar Square. Diana Pearl, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Imagine yourself as a wolf and become the leader of the pack! CBS News, 5 Sep. 2022 While canines running down mail carriers might seem like a 1950s TV trope, a 61-year-old carrier in rural Florida was mauled to death by a pack of dogs over the weekend. Matthew Kitchen, Chron, 25 Aug. 2022 In this version, directed by Zambello and Brenna Corner, Mowgli, the feral boy raised by a pack of wolves, is a girl (the sweet-voiced, impish Lily Grady). New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022 Freddy Garcia was walking to a neighborhood store in Fresno on July 18 when he was fatally attacked by the pack of dogs, the sheriff's office said Friday. Michelle Watson, CNN, 24 July 2022 An Alabama woman, who was attacked by a pack of dogs in April, died from her injuries on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Elaine Aradillas, PEOPLE.com, 15 July 2022 Michelle Sheeks, who was walking when she was attacked by the pack of dogs, died Tuesday, according to the Franklin County Coroner's Office. Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 14 July 2022 Miserable over the loss of his acting school, as well as his girlfriend, Janice, whom Barry murdered, Gene has been, among other things, locked in a trunk, chased by a pack of dogs and has put his son and grandson in grievous danger. Peter Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2022 Verb
But the devices also pack in some new safety features and display tricks while their prices remain relatively stable. Shara Tibken, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Will the shots pack the same kind of punch as the earlier booster? Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 Sep. 2022 Despite their small size, these isopods pack a painful bite. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 3 Sep. 2022 While there are a surplus of online auctions and resale sites, nothing beats the feel of searching a brick-and-mortar shop, so pack your weekender and enjoy a favorite summertime activity. Samantha Rees, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2022 Major hurricanes pack more rain, while extremes of wildfire, drought and downpours are all happening more often and with more intensity due to climate change, causing loss of communities, homes and lives all over the world. CBS News, 1 Sep. 2022 In the photo: Camden team members pack care boxes for overseas troops last fall. Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 So if and when Bama books another trip to the College Football Playoff final, pack your bags. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022 Don't pack items in your carry-on bags that are restricted or prohibited. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2022 Adjective
The multi-pack set includes two small, two medium, and one large cube. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 Fans go wild for Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding — so much so that popular bakery chain had released a pudding multi-pack, available to ship coast to coast. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Pricing starts at $54,795 for an LS model, although our favorite is the mid-pack RST trim, which can be fitted with the diesel engine as well as four-wheel drive. Nicholas Wallace, Car and Driver, 29 Mar. 2022 The result is more pack-style racing, with the drafting in practice looking eerily similar to restrictor-plate traffic jams at Daytona or Talladega. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 20 Mar. 2022 Flatlock seams mean no irritation under pack shoulder straps. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 30 July 2020 At Licking Creek near Etna appeared in 1801 a black-eyed young man leading a pack horse loaded with burlap bags. cleveland, 30 Dec. 2021 It’s specially designed for kids that have grown out of a pack-n-play but aren’t quite ready for a full-sized mattress. Korin Miller, Forbes, 8 June 2021 It’s specially designed for kids that have grown out of a pack-n-play but aren’t quite ready for a full-sized mattress. Korin Miller, Forbes, 8 June 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, of Low German or Dutch origin; akin to Middle Low German & Middle Dutch pak pack
Verb (2)
obsolete pack to make a secret agreement
Adjective
perhaps from obsolete pack to make a secret agreement
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Verb (2)
1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1686, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing pack
Kids Definition
pack 1 of 2
noun
ˈpak
1
: a bundle arranged for carrying especially on the back of a person or animal
2
: a group of like persons or things
a Cub Scout pack
a wolf pack
pack
2 of 2verb
packed; packing
1
: to put into a container or bundle
Pack your clothes.
2
: to put things into
Have you packed a suitcase?
3
: to crowd into so as to make full : cram
Students packed the auditorium.
4
: to send away
Parents pack children off to school.
Medical Definition
pack 1 of 2
noun
ˈpak
1
: a container shielded with lead or mercury for holding radium in large quantities especially for therapeutic application
2
a
: absorbent material saturated with water or other liquid for therapeutic application to the body or a body part see cold pack, hot pack compare ice pack
b
: a folded square or compress of gauze or other absorbent material used especially to maintain a clear field in surgery, to plug cavities, to check bleeding by compression, or to apply medication
pack
2 of 2transitive verb
: to cover or surround with a pack
packed it away from the operative field with gauze packs R. P. Parsons
R. P. Parsons specifically : to envelop (a patient) in a wet or dry sheet or blanket
Legal Definition
pack
transitive verb
: to influence the composition of (as a political agency) so as to bring about a desired result
pack a jury
pack 1 of 3
verb
1
as in to fill
to close up so that no empty spaces remain carefully pack the food containers so we'll have as much as possible for the picnic Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- fill
- plug
- stuff
- seal
- block
- bung
- dam
- stop
- repack
- jam
- congest
- clot
- occlude
- clog
- choke
- caulk
- obstruct
- close (off)
- chink
- restuff
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- shovel
- hollow (out)
- excavate
- scoop (out)
2
as in to load
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained I had packed the suitcase so tightly that it wouldn't close Synonyms & Similar Words
- fill
- load
- stuff
- cram
- refill
- charge
- brim
- heap
- jam
- jam-pack
- bulk
- repack
- flood
- shove
- swamp
- replenish
- bloat
- drench
- mat
- reload
- glut
- crowd
- squeeze
- ram
- squash
- refresh
- saturate
- penetrate
- press
- overcharge
- honeycomb
- overfill
- crush
- overflow
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- evacuate
- empty
- vacate
- eliminate
- clear
- drain
- draw (off)
- void
- lighten
- exhaust
- sweep
- clean
- bleed
- deplete
- purge
- flush
- scour
3
as in to carry
to support and take from one place to another remember to pack several changes of clothing Synonyms & Similar Words
- carry
- haul
- transport
- bring
- send
- ferry
- lug
- tote
- cart
- ship
- convey
- deliver
- take
- bear
- transfer
- move
- forward
- fetch
- remove
- hand over
- transmit
- shift
4
as in to bear
to wear or have on one's person a private detective packing a weapon Synonyms & Similar Words
- carry
- bear
- sport
- display
- show off
- show
- flaunt
- exhibit
- parade
pack
2 of 3noun
1
as in backpack
a soft-sided case designed for carrying belongings especially on the back part of basic training is becoming accustomed to taking very long hikes with an 80-pound pack Synonyms & Similar Words
- backpack
- suitcase
- rucksack
- packsack
- knapsack
- kit bag
- haversack
- holdall
- handbag
- carryall
- fanny pack
- carry-on
- traveling bag
- school bag
- seabag
- portmanteau
- overnight bag
- weekend bag
- grip
- overnight case
2
as in bag
a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items she tucked a small pack of lozenges into her bag Synonyms & Similar Words
- bag
- bundle
- package
- packet
- pouch
- sack
- box
- parcel
- container
- bale
- crate
- poke
3
as in loads
a considerable amount it took a pack of courage to stand up before that crowd and tell the truth Synonyms & Similar Words
- loads
- ton
- dozen
- plenty
- bunch
- bundle
- pile
- slew
- hundred
- deal
- stack
- chunk
- raft
- quantity
- lot
- wealth
- much
- truckload
- basketful
- bucket
- abundance
- mountain
- store
- carload
- fistful
- boatload
- heap
- volume
- wad
- shipload
- peck
- yard
- sheaf
- mess
- good deal
- myriad
- mass
- pot
- bushel
- oodles
- gobs
- plateful
- reams
- barrel
- scads
- passel
- multiplicity
- plenitude
- profusion
- potful
- lashins
- score
- all kinds (of)
- lashings
- sight
- quite a bit
- thousands
- plentitude
- spate
- surplus
- excess
- plague
- flood
- rash
- cram
- flock
- swarm
- horde
- overage
- million
- sea
- plethora
- army
- overkill
- herd
- crowd
- multitude
- overabundance
- host
- bonanza
- bevy
- crush
- epidemic
- press
- embarrassment
- drove
- mob
- surfeit
- legion
- overflow
- deluge
- redundancy
- throng
- oversupply
- overmuch
- superabundance
- superfluity
- zillion
- trillion
- gazillion
- jillion
- kazillion
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- handful
- spot
- taste
- ounce
- bit
- touch
- pinch
- peanuts
- grain
- ace
- shade
- hint
- trace
- strain
- scrap
- sprinkling
- particle
- fragment
- nip
- streak
- shadow
- sprinkle
- molecule
- mouthful
- dab
- dram
- lick
- pittance
- shred
- suspicion
- atom
- speck
- mite
- drop
- granule
- ray
- whit
- section
- tad
- dot
- scruple
- piece
- glimmer
- portion
- dash
- jot
- little
- smattering
- crumb
- modicum
- mote
- shot
- iota
- tittle
- smidge
- morsel
- scintilla
- smidgen
- smidgeon
- smidgin
- driblet
- fleck
- shortage
- lack
- absence
- want
- flyspeck
- nubbin
- scarcity
- poverty
- paucity
- smatter
- deficiency
- deficit
- famine
- insufficiency
- inadequacy
- dearth
- scantiness
- scantness
- undersupply
- scarceness
- skimpiness
- meagerness
4
as in bunch
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially had run with a pack of hot-rodders when he was in high school Synonyms & Similar Words
- bunch
- crowd
- gang
- fold
- circle
- network
- community
- clan
- set
- clique
- coven
- body
- organization
- club
- ring
- lot
- coterie
- tribe
- camp
- squad
- commune
- guild
- closed shop
- elite
- college
- faction
- league
- society
- side
- galère
- fraternity
- klatch
- klatsch
- charmed circle
- mess
- sect
- gild
- brotherhood
- order
- sorority
- coalition
- bloc
- union
- fellowship
- federation
- in-group
- alliance
- sisterhood
- council
- congress
- confederation
- sodality
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- loner
- individualist
pack
3 of 3adjective
as in bosom
Synonyms & Similar Words
- bosom
- inseparable
- thick
- familiar
- intimate
- pally
- close
- tight
- friendly
- exclusive
- chummy
- cliquish
- clannish
- palsy-walsy
- palsy
- close-knit
- snobby
- cliquey
- snobbish
- incestuous
- forbidding
- inhospitable
- unfriendly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- receptive
- welcoming