packer

/ˈpækɚ/

UK: /ˈpækə/

packer

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Definition

A person whose business is to pack things; especially, one who packs food for preservation

Etymology

From Middle English pakker, pakkere, packare, equivalent to pack + -er.

Example Sentences

  • "He works as a pork packer."
  • "a household goods packer"
  • "When his back problems kept him from lifting furniture, his skill as a packer kept him employed."
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