The package
Example: The package arrives at your home
Definition
"The package" refers to a wrapped or boxed item that is sent or delivered to a person or location, often containing goods or materials. It is commonly used to describe parcels arriving at a home or business.
Etymology
The phrase "the package" comes from the word 'package,' which originates from the Old French 'paquet,' meaning a small bundle. This, in turn, derives from the Late Latin 'pagus,' meaning a bundle or parcel. Did you know? The term became popular with the rise of postal and delivery services!
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"The package" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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