packed

1 of 2

adjective

ˈpakt How to pronounce packed (audio)
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1
a
: compressed
packed snow
b
: that is crowded or stuffed
—often used in combination
an action-packed story
2
: filled to capacity
played to a packed house

packed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of pack entry 2, pack entry 3

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Adjective Add one cup of firmly packed brown sugar. One half cup loosely packed fresh parsley Oranges are packed full of vitamin C. The theater is always packed when he performs there. bands playing to packed audiences
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All those changed diapers, bedtime stories, packed lunches, rides to soccer practice and help with science fair projects have led to this moment. — John Biemer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Krauss trained Blue from puppyhood for a role that requires him to move comfortably from quiet offices to a packed arena. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Yadkin board’s moratorium decision was met by applause from the packed room. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 The news, delivered in front of a packed house, sparked a public outcry. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for packed

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1777, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of packed was in 1777

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“Packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packed. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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packed

adjective
ˈpakt How to pronounce packed (audio)
1
: that is crowded or stuffed
—often used in combination
an action-packed story
2
: filled to capacity
performed before a packed stadium
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