Pack

/pæk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A bundle of things, especially of a specified kind, that are wrapped or boxed together.

I need to buy a pack of batteries for the remote.

A group of animals, especially wolves, that live and hunt together.

The pack of wolves was spotted near the riverbank.

A collection or group of items packaged together for sale or distribution.

The store offers a pack of six water bottles for a reduced price.

verb

To put things into a container, usually for carrying or storage.

I need to pack my suitcase before the trip.

To fill (a container) tightly with something.

She managed to pack the boxes very efficiently to save space.

To assemble a group together for a specific purpose.

The team plans to pack for the event next weekend.

Middle English 'pak', originating from Old French 'pac' meaning 'a bundle'.

pack a punch:

To have a strong impact or effect.

pack it in:

To stop doing something, often reluctantly.

packed to the gills:

Very full, overcrowded.

A group of people who are close friends.

He's always hanging out with his pack.

A term used for a bag of drugs.

He got a pack to share with his friends.