packaging

[ pak-uh-jing ]

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noun

an act or instance of packing pack or forming packages:
At the end of the production line is a machine for packaging.
the package in which merchandise is sold or displayed:
Attractive packaging can help sell a product.

packaging

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noun

1. the box or wrapping in which a product is offered for sale
2. the design of such a box or wrapping, esp with reference to its ability to attract customers
the presentation of a person, product, television programme, etc, to the public in a way designed to build up a favourable image
the work of a packager

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Word History and Origins

Origin of packaging¹

First recorded in 1870–75; package + -ing ¹

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While Sunnyside doesn’t control the packaging of the products it carries, she explained, visual appeal is still a deciding factor in what gets stocked and how it’s displayed.

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These chewy, rich mini brownies are perfectly portioned for late-night cravings and the individual packaging makes them easy to stash in your bag — or next to your bed.

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The Swiss chocolate bar's distinctive triangular shape is thought to have been inspired by the Matterhorn in the Alps - a silhouette of which appears on the packaging - though its true origins remain unclear.

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Next they may be sent to Vietnam for packaging, then to China for assembly and testing, before being shipped to the US.

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Speaking to Radio 4's Woman's Hour, she said some companies were actively checking their supply chains to make sure slave labour had not been used and reflecting that "on their packaging".

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