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over-packaged adjective (alsooverpackaged)uk /ˌəʊ.vəˈpæk.ɪdʒd/ us /ˌoʊ.vɚˈpæk.ɪdʒd/ Over-packaged goods are wrapped in more plastic, paper, and cardboard than is necessary: When are we going to stop consuming over-packaged junk? Consumers in the region are prepared to boycott brands they feel are over-packaged. Fresh food in supermarkets is frequently over-packaged or flown long distances. They invited customers to bring in examples of over-packaged products in a campaign to reduce waste. While admitting that some goods, such as luxury chocolates and perfume, are overpackaged, they claim that packaging is an integral part of the treat. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Wrapping, packing and loading bag something up blister pack bottle bottling Bubble Wrap freighter overpackaged pack something away packaged packaging packer packing parcel repack rewrap sheathe shrink-wrap tinned wrapper wrapping |