noun
pack
pak
noun
1
A bundle of things wrapped or tied together for carrying, or a bag carried on the back.
"He hoisted his pack onto his shoulders before setting off on the hike."
2
A group of similar things, animals, or people, especially wolves or hunting dogs.
"A pack of wolves howled in the distance."
"They travelled in a pack, never splitting up in the city."
3
A full set of playing cards, or a small package of items sold together, like cigarettes.
"She shuffled the pack before dealing the cards."
verb
1
To put things together tightly, especially for storage or travel.
"We need to pack our suitcases before the flight tomorrow."
"The stadium was packed with fans before kickoff."
2
To carry, especially a weapon.
"Rumour had it he packed a gun under his jacket."
How to Use Pack
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bundle or group of things (or animals) bound together, or the act of putting things together compactly for storage or travel.
Common pairings
pack a suitcase
wolf pack
pack of cards
packed house
Word Forms
packed past tense, packs plural, packs singular
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Etymology
From Middle English "pak/pakke," related to Middle Dutch "pak" and German "Pack," all going back to a shared Germanic root meaning "bundle."