: a concentrated or compacted mass (as of snow or ice)
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: 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 packsense 2
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: a cosmetic paste for the face
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: an application or treatment of oils or creams for conditioning the scalp and hair
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
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