Topic: DRUGS, MEDICINES
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| Date: | 1100-1200 |
| Language: | Low German |
| Origin: | Dutch pak |
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pack2 S2 W3 [countable]
1 something wrapped in paper or packed in a box and then sent by post or taken somewhere
things wrapped together
B2 a small container, usually made of paper, that something is sold in [= packet British English]
small container
especially American English pack of 
a pack of cigarettesa 10 oz. pack of frozen peas
➔ see usage note package1
a pack of cigarettesa 10 oz. pack of frozen peas3 a bag that you carry on your back, especially when climbing or walking, used to carry equipment, clothes etc [= rucksack BrE; = backpack]
bag
especially British EnglishDCDLO4 a complete set of playing cards [= deck]
cards
DGC also pack of cards5 a group of wild animals that hunt together, or a group of dogs trained to hunt together : a wolf pack
animals
HBAa wolf pack pack of a pack of hounds
a pack of hounds6 a group of the same type of people, especially a group who you do not approve of
group of people
pack of A pack of reporters were waiting outside.
A pack of reporters were waiting outside.7 something you are told that is completely untrue : Don't believe what it says in the paper - it's a pack of lies.
pack of lies
informalDon't believe what it says in the paper - it's a pack of lies.8 a group of children who belong to a particular children's organization ➔ Cub Scout, brownie, girl scout
Cub/Brownie pack
9 a thick soft piece of cloth that you press on a wound to stop the flow of blood [= compress] ➔ ice pack
on a wound
MDMHWORD CHOICE: WORD CHOICE:
package, packet, packaging, packing, pack!! Do not confuse these similar words.A package is a parcel, usually sent by post • A package containing a bomb was delivered to her home.In American English, a package is also a paper or plastic container that food etc is sold in • a package of cookiesIn British English, a packet is a box, bag, or some other container that things are sold in • a packet of biscuits • a packet of crisps. A packet can also sometimes be called a pack • a pack of cigarettes. This meaning of pack is also used in American English.In American English, a packet is a small flat paper or plastic container for something such as tomato ketchup or sugar. The British word for this is sachet.Packaging is material that is put round things that are sold, to protect them or to encourage people to buy them • It's the same old stuff in better packaging.Packing is material that is put around things to protect them, especially from getting damaged in the post • Carefully remove the computer from its foam packing. ➔ See also package
WORD CHOICE: package, packet, packaging, packing, pack!! Do not confuse these similar words.A package is a parcel, usually sent by post • A package containing a bomb was delivered to her home.In American English, a package is also a paper or plastic container that food etc is sold in • a package of cookiesIn British English, a packet is a box, bag, or some other container that things are sold in • a packet of biscuits • a packet of crisps. A packet can also sometimes be called a pack • a pack of cigarettes. This meaning of pack is also used in American English.In American English, a packet is a small flat paper or plastic container for something such as tomato ketchup or sugar. The British word for this is sachet.Packaging is material that is put round things that are sold, to protect them or to encourage people to buy them • It's the same old stuff in better packaging.Packing is material that is put around things to protect them, especially from getting damaged in the post • Carefully remove the computer from its foam packing. ➔ See also package
