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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Plastic allows packers to modify the mix of gases inside a package in a way that extends the shelf life and the quality of fresh produce.
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Kim Severson, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Back in the boat with a few packers in tow, Kapolak decided to check a different spot on the other side of the lake, which meant a 45-mile boat ride.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 11 Jan. 2024
Their popular offerings include industrial labor, drivers, forklift operators, pickers and packers, container loaders, clerical staff, retail workers, and both skilled and general labor.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2024
Matching sets are excellent and ultra-versatile options for light packers looking to maximize their travel wardrobe.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2024
Amazon Essentials Women’s French Terry Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt Being a smart packer involves planning for anything, which where layerable clothing pieces like the Amazon Essentials French Terry Sweatshirt come into play.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024
That’s despite all the news coverage about how avocado growers and packers have to pay protection money to drug cartels.
—Mark Stevenson, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2024
That's despite all the news coverage about how avocado growers and packers have to pay protection money to drug cartels.
—Mark Stevenson, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2024
His mother moved the family to Malden, W.Va., where Washington worked as a salt packer, coal miner and houseboy.
—Tobi Raji, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2024
Kim Severson, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Back in the boat with a few packers in tow, Kapolak decided to check a different spot on the other side of the lake, which meant a 45-mile boat ride.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 11 Jan. 2024
Their popular offerings include industrial labor, drivers, forklift operators, pickers and packers, container loaders, clerical staff, retail workers, and both skilled and general labor.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2024
Matching sets are excellent and ultra-versatile options for light packers looking to maximize their travel wardrobe.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2024
Amazon Essentials Women’s French Terry Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt Being a smart packer involves planning for anything, which where layerable clothing pieces like the Amazon Essentials French Terry Sweatshirt come into play.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024
That’s despite all the news coverage about how avocado growers and packers have to pay protection money to drug cartels.
—Mark Stevenson, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2024
That's despite all the news coverage about how avocado growers and packers have to pay protection money to drug cartels.
—Mark Stevenson, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2024
His mother moved the family to Malden, W.Va., where Washington worked as a salt packer, coal miner and houseboy.
—Tobi Raji, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2024
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“Packer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packer. Accessed 25 Apr. 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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