Definition

To wrap or package a product before it is sold or distributed.

Example

The company decided to prepackage the snacks for easier distribution.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they prepackage those snacks at the store?

Yeah, it makes everything look so appealing and convenient.

I wonder if it helps them sell more products.

Definitely! People love grabbing things that are already prepackaged.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prepackage → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "package" (from Old French *pacquet*, meaning a bundle or package). The word "prepackage" means to package something before it is needed or before it is sold.

Memory Tip

Think of preparing a 'package' ('package') 'before' ('pre-') it is needed — that's what prepackage means.

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