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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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
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—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
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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
President-elect Trump's plan for mass deportations could hurt local restaurants, meat packers and farmers who rely heavily on immigrant workers, according to data and local experts.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
The faster the expulsions take place, the more extreme the adjustments forced on meat packers, poultry processors, dairy farmers, construction contractors, hotels and hospitals.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Packer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packer. Accessed 22 Jan. 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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