Definition of "package" in English

noun

1. Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.

   • A dirty package was left in my home.

2. Something which consists of various components, such as a piece of computer software.

   • Did you test the software package to ensure completeness?

3. (software) A piece of software which has been prepared in such a way that it can be installed with a package manager.

4. (uncountable, archaic) The act of packing something.

5. Something resembling a package.

6. A package holiday.

7. A football formation.

   • the "dime" defensive package
   • For third and short, they're going to bring in their jumbo package.

8. (euphemistic, vulgar) The male genitalia.

9. (uncountable, historical) A charge made for packing goods.

10. (journalism) A group of related stories spread over several pages.

11. (television, radio) Synonym of wrap (“complete news report ready for broadcast”).

verb

1. To pack or bundle something.

2. To travel on a package holiday.

3. 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.