1
a
: compressed
packed snow
b
: that is crowded or stuffed
—often used in combination
an action-packed story
2
: filled to capacity
played to a packed house
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Add one cup of firmly packed brown sugar.
One half cup loosely packed fresh parsley
Oranges are packed full of vitamin C.
The theater is always packed when he performs there.
bands playing to packed audiences
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The couture season is in full swing in Paris, but Milan has already moved on and is looking ahead to what promises to be a packed fashion week next month.
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Sandra Salibian, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025
The packed ballroom was filled with energy, thanks in part to speakers and performers representing the next generation.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
In front of a packed Reggie Lewis Center, Ahmir Hykel, Dayvian Sullivan, Charlie Angell and Andrew McManmon combined to set a new meet record in the boys’ 4×50 (21.08 seconds), as St. John’s Prep took home the championship during the 56th running of the MSTCA Div.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
As hosts of the trip, Simone and Cecil have planned a packed itinerary, starting with a kayaking relay race.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025
The packed ballroom was filled with energy, thanks in part to speakers and performers representing the next generation.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
In front of a packed Reggie Lewis Center, Ahmir Hykel, Dayvian Sullivan, Charlie Angell and Andrew McManmon combined to set a new meet record in the boys’ 4×50 (21.08 seconds), as St. John’s Prep took home the championship during the 56th running of the MSTCA Div.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packed. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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packed
adjective1
: that is crowded or stuffed
—often used in combination
an action-packed story
2
: filled to capacity
performed before a packed stadium
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