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Definition pack in American English

pack noun

[countable] noun
/pæk/
1

a set of things such as products wrapped or tied together

Example

Envelopes are cheaper if you buy them in packs of 100.

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1.1

a set of documents wrapped together

Example

On registration we will send you a membership pack.

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2

a box of cigarettes

Example

She smoked two packs a day.

Example

a pack of cigarettes

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3

a bag that you carry on your back, used especially by soldiers or people walking in the countryside, for carrying clothes and equipment

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4

a group of wild animals that live and hunt together, especially wolves

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4.1

a group of hounds (=dogs) that are trained to hunt together

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5

the main group of people following behind the leader or leaders in a race or competition

Example

With 16 laps to go, Gordon was leading the pack.

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6

a group of people who do something together. This word shows that you dislike these people

Example

What a pack of busybodies they are!

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7

a group of children belonging to the Cub Scouts or the Brownies

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9

a thick mass of cloth that you press on a cut to stop the blood

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10

a set of cards used for playing card games

Example

Do you have a pack of cards?

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Definition pack in American English