ˈpækɪdʒ n. & v. --n. 1 a a
bundle of things packed. b a
parcel, box,
etc., in
which things are packed. 2 (in full package deal) a set of proposals or items offered or agreed to as a
whole. 3 Computing a
piece of
software suitable for various applications
rather than one which is custom-built. 4 colloq. = package
holiday. --v.tr.
make up
into or
enclose in a package. øpackage holiday (or
tour etc.) a holiday or tour etc.
with all arrangements
made at an
inclusive price. øøpackager n. [PACK(1) + -AGE]