package
A package is an object or group of items wrapped together in paper or packed in a box. It is commonly used for items sent through the mail or products bought in a store.
Examples
3 of 5I received a large package from my parents today.
I received a large package from my parents today.
Please ensure the package is signed for upon arrival.
Please ensure the package is signed for upon arrival.
Check out this cool package I got in the mail!
Check out this cool package I got in the mail!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'pack' (putting things together) + 'age' (a box that looks like it has been through the ages/travelled far).
Quick Quiz
The delivery driver left a heavy ___ on the front porch.
Correct!
The correct answer is: package
Examples
I received a large package from my parents today.
everydayI received a large package from my parents today.
Please ensure the package is signed for upon arrival.
formalPlease ensure the package is signed for upon arrival.
Check out this cool package I got in the mail!
informalCheck out this cool package I got in the mail!
The package dimensions are critical for the shipping calculations.
academicThe package dimensions are critical for the shipping calculations.
The client requested that the package be sent via express delivery.
businessThe client requested that the package be sent via express delivery.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
the whole package
someone or something that has all the desired qualities
vacation package
a holiday where travel and hotel are sold together
software package
a group of related computer programs
Often Confused With
A packet is usually very small and flat (like a packet of sugar), while a package is often a larger box.
A bag is made of flexible material like paper or plastic, whereas a package is usually structured and wrapped.
Usage Notes
In American English, 'package' is the standard word for items sent by mail. In British English, 'parcel' is more commonly used for the same thing.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the verb 'pack' when they should use the noun 'package' to describe the physical box they received.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'pack' (putting things together) + 'age' (a box that looks like it has been through the ages/travelled far).
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle Dutch word 'pak', combined with the suffix '-age' denoting a collective or result.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
With the rise of online shopping, 'package delivery' is a very common daily occurrence in many modern cultures.
Quick Quiz
The delivery driver left a heavy ___ on the front porch.
Correct!
The correct answer is: package
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
More Shopping words
shop
A1A building or room where goods or services are sold to the public. It is a place where you go to buy specific items like food, clothes, or books.
grocery
A1Groceries are the food and other small household items that you buy at a supermarket or a store. The word can also refer to the store where these goods are sold, often called a grocery store.
department store
A1A large shop that is divided into several sections, each selling different types of goods such as clothes, furniture, and electronics. It allows customers to find many different products in one single building.
convenience store
A1A small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, snack foods, confectionery, soft drinks, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, toiletries, newspapers, and magazines. They are usually located in busy areas and stay open for long hours, sometimes 24 hours a day.
stall
A1A small shop with an open front or a large table used for selling goods in a public place, like a market. It is typically temporary or part of a larger collection of similar selling points.
counter
A1A counter is a long, flat surface in a shop, bank, or restaurant where customers are served. It is the place where you usually pay for items or ask for information.
checkout
A1The place in a store where you pay for the things you want to buy. It can also refer to the area or desk in a hotel where you pay your bill and leave.
goods
A1Goods are items or products that are made to be sold to people. In shopping, this word refers to the physical things you can see and touch in a store, like food, clothes, or toys.
bag
A1A flexible container made of paper, plastic, leather, or cloth, used for carrying items. It typically has one or two handles and is commonly used when shopping or traveling to hold goods.
seal
A1A seal is a small piece of plastic, paper, or wax that closes a container or package. It shows that the product is new and has not been opened or used before.
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