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
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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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Jon Youshaei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Playing well in front of a friendly, packed crowd shouldn’t be.
—Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Jon Youshaei, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Playing well in front of a friendly, packed crowd shouldn’t be.
—Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Various factors have contributed to the intensifying fires, including strong Santa Ana winds, a dry winter, low humidity and packed vegetation.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Streets pulse with music, laughter, and a packed calendar of events, creating an electric atmosphere that draws both locals and visitors into one joyous and chaotic rhythm.
—Joyce Onuorah, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packed. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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packed
adjective1
: 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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