Definition

A type of furniture or item that is sold in a flat box and requires assembly by the buyer.

Example

I bought a flatpack table from the store and spent the afternoon putting it together.

Conversation

Have you ever tried assembling a piece of flatpack furniture?

Yeah, I did once, and it was a bit of a challenge!

I find the instructions can be really confusing with flatpack items.

Totally! But the end result is usually worth the effort.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Flatpack → The word is formed from "flat" (from Old English *flaet*, meaning level or smooth) and "pack" (from Old French *pacquer*, meaning to pack or bundle). The term describes furniture or items that are packed flat for easy transport and assembly.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'level' ('flat') and 'bundled' ('pack') together — that's why flatpack refers to items packed flat for convenience.

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