care package

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Definition of care package in English English dictionary

A package sent from home or from friends or family, containing favorite foods or comfort items

While he was away at university, he looked forward to his mother's monthly care packages of cookies and supplies.

a package of food, sweets etc that is sent to someone living away from home, especially a student at college

Related Terms

care packages

plural form of care package

Hyphenation

care pack·age

Turkish pronunciation

ker päkıc

Pronunciation

/ˈker ˈpakəʤ/ /ˈkɛr ˈpækəʤ/

Etymology

() From the packages of humanitarian aid sent by CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere)