packer

noun

pack·​er ˈpa-kər 

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

: porter sense 1

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

Besides the packer, Hoffman, 35, and Windey decided not to get each other gifts for Valentine’s Day. —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

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for packer

• acker
• backer
• blacker
• cracker
• hacker
• lacquer
• slacker
• stacker
• thacker
• tracker
• attacker
• backpacker

Kids Definition

packer

noun

pack·​er ˈpak-ər 

: one that packs

especially : a dealer who prepares and packs foods for the market