Packaging Terminology

noun a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage

verb to cause blisters to form on (something)

• She developed a blister on her heel after walking for hours in uncomfortable shoes.
• I got a blister from wearing these new shoes all day.
• My feet are killing me, I've got a nasty blister from these shoes.
• The criticism from her boss felt like a blister on her confidence.

noun a container with a flat base and sides, typically square or rectangular, used for storing or transporting items

• Please make sure to label the contents of each box before storing them in the warehouse.
• Can you help me move this heavy box to the other room?
• I scored a new pair of sneakers in the mystery box I bought online.
• Thinking outside the box is essential for coming up with creative solutions.

noun a lightweight container, typically made of paperboard, used for holding goods

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• The carton of milk was placed on the top shelf of the refrigerator.
• Hey, can you pass me that carton of eggs over there?
• I found a carton of cigarettes in the glove compartment of the car.
• She kept her emotions locked away in a carton, never letting anyone see how she truly felt.

noun a series of ridges, furrows, or grooves that are formed in a material such as metal or cardboard

• The corrugation of the cardboard box provides added strength for shipping.
• I love the look of corrugated metal on old barns.
• That corrugation on the road always gives my car a bumpy ride.
• The corrugation of his brow showed his deep concentration.

noun a small bag or packet containing a small quantity of something, such as a powder or perfume

• The sachet contained a sample of the new perfume for customers to try.
• I grabbed a sachet of sugar to sweeten my coffee.
• Hey, can you pass me that sachet of ketchup?
• Her words were like a sachet of calming herbs in the midst of chaos.

verb to remove the wrapping or cover from something

• The children eagerly unwrapped their presents on Christmas morning.
• I can't wait to unwrap my birthday gift!
• Let's unwrap this bad boy and see what's inside!
• As I got to know him better, I began to unwrap the layers of his personality.

noun a covering that is used to enclose or protect something

adjective describing the type or quality of the covering

• The wrapper of the document must be signed by all parties involved.
• Can you pass me the wrapper for this candy bar?
• I love the wrapper on this new album, it's so cool!
• She used humor as a wrapper to deliver a serious message.

noun a type of packaging that is commonly used for food products, characterized by a stand-up pouch with a resealable zip closure

• The new product will be packaged in a doypack for better shelf visibility.
• I love how convenient it is to carry snacks in a doypack when I'm on the go.
• Hey, can you pass me that doypack of chips over there?
• Her creativity was like a tightly sealed doypack, bursting with fresh ideas.