1
: one that packs: such as
a
: one engaged in processing food (such as meat) and distributing it to retailers
b
: an automotive vehicle with a closed body and a compressing device (as for compacting rubbish) in the rear
2
3
: one that conveys goods by means of a pack
Examples of packer in a Sentence
She worked as a packer for a candy company.
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Besides the packer, Hoffman, 35, and Windey decided not to get each other gifts for Valentine’s Day.
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Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025
The staffing company would hire employees to work for Ross as loaders and unloaders, material handlers, sorters, packers and other general warehouse positions.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
Plus, this brand is perfect for those carry-on-only packers who want to get the most out of their single bag; July celebrates its latest release as being the lightest carry-on on the market.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Patagonia Black Hole Cube 3L for $27 ($39) Another major highlight from the Black Hole line, Patagonia’s Cube packing cubes are a gamechanger for messy packers.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025
The staffing company would hire employees to work for Ross as loaders and unloaders, material handlers, sorters, packers and other general warehouse positions.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
Plus, this brand is perfect for those carry-on-only packers who want to get the most out of their single bag; July celebrates its latest release as being the lightest carry-on on the market.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Packer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packer. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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packer
noun
pack·er
ˈpak-ər 
: one that packs
especially
: a dealer who prepares and packs foods for the market
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