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
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She worked as a packer for a candy company.
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Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
The suit also notes that both the Department of Justice and the Department of Agriculture have launched their own investigations into whether the packers fixed U.S. beef prices.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 26 Oct. 2024
Bridal stylist; event staff/stage door/security; packer/shipper; owner/operator/performer of a character company specializing in children’s entertainment.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Best Amazon Travel Dress Deals Any pro packer knows that dresses are a dream for traveling.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Packer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packer. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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