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packed

adjective
\ ˈpakt How to pronounce packed (audio) \

Definition of packed

1a : 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

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Examples of packed in a Sentence

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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But the shoot's an enjoyable adventure, and Moore's experience releasing the film reminds us that when a packed cinema is primed to have a good time, even a turd can sometimes entertain. John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Dolemite Is My Name': Film Review | TIFF 2019," 8 Sep. 2019 Speaking to a packed audience, Ambrose offered several key elements to building your unapologetic style scene. Maiya Carmichael, Essence, "ESSENCE Fashion House: June Ambrose On The Art Of Unapologetic Style," 7 Sep. 2019 The decision came after a series of packed council meetings, with strident support both for and against legal sales. Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, "tl;dr: Naperville children shouldn’t know what weed smells like, Starbucks runs out of scones, the Bears embarrass themselves," 6 Sep. 2019 The packed lineup also includes Beach Fossils, Oh Sees, Chulita Vinyl Club, Men I Trust, Peach Pit, SALES, Los Angeles Negros, Los Cadetes De Linares, Los Freddy's and Los Hurricanes. Taylor Mims, Billboard, "Caifanes, Los Tigres Del Norte Announced for Tropicália Festival at New Location," 3 Sep. 2019 All packed winds of at least 157 mph, and each caused tens of billions of dollars in damage, according to NOAA and the Insurance Information Institute. Thomas Frank, Scientific American, "Dorian Drives Home Warnings of Climate Influence on Hurricanes," 3 Sep. 2019 Skip to main content The excitement of going away for Labor Day Weekend can quickly be shattered by terrible traffic or a packed airport. Max Cohen, USA TODAY, "Hitting the road? Packing these 10 simple things could save your life," 30 Aug. 2019 In 2016, Republicans also had a packed field, with 17 candidates running. Sarah Ewall-wice, CBS News, "What's next for the presidential contenders who didn't make it to the September debate?," 29 Aug. 2019 The two routes Nowicki and Stoecker ride — numbers 44 and 46 — were once two of the more packed Freeway Flyer routes until they were shortened earlier this year, resulting in a dip in ridership. Elliot Hughes, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'This bus is a godsend': Proposed MCTS route cuts would boost riders' expenses, and double or triple commute times," 28 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of packed

1777, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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More Definitions for packed

packed

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of packed

: pressed together so there is very little space between the parts or pieces
: filled with a large amount of something
: full of people : filled with as many people as possible

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