vacuum-packed

American

[vak-yoom-pakt, -yoo-uhm-, -yuhm-] / ˈvæk yumˌpækt, -yu əm-, -yəm- /

adjective

packed and sealed in a container, as a can or jar, with as much air as possible evacuated before sealing, chiefly to preserve freshness.

vacuum-packed British

adjective

packed in an airtight container or packet under low pressure in order to maintain freshness, prevent corrosion, etc

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Etymology

Origin of vacuum-packed

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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Adenot will also enjoy some of this vacuum-packed haute-cuisine on her 44th birthday on July 5.

From Barron's

Then there was the "really, really difficult day" he vacuum-packed all of her clothes and put them away in the attic.

From BBC

The newspaper's critic Peter Bradshaw described it as "a vacuum-packed slice of digital IP content, a perky ChatGPT iteration of love, laughter and belonging".

From BBC

The specific sausages involved in the recall were produced in late October 2023 and are 12-ounce vacuum-packed kielbasa turkey sausages with best-by dates of 5/17/24 and 5/18/24.

From Salon

The meat has been vacuum-packed and shipped to be distributed nationwide in refrigerated vehicles.

From Seattle Times

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