package deal

noun

1
: an offer or agreement involving a number of related items or one making acceptance of one item dependent on the acceptance of another
2
: the items offered in a package deal

Examples of package deal in a Sentence

They presented their proposals to the committee as a package deal.
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For example, with negotiations for the TV rights to the Primetime Emmys telecast underway, it probably should be bundled with the Daytime (and other) Emmys as a package deal. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 First, be sure to compare bundles to determine whether buying tickets and lodging separately is cheaper than standard package deals. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026 The Royals sent Thomas and Falter in a package deal to the Atlanta Braves for two minor-league prospects. — Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026 Right now, the BleeqUp store also has package deals that include the extra battery. — New Atlas, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for package deal

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1948, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of package deal was circa 1948

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“Package deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/package%20deal. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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package deal

noun
: an offer containing several items all or none of which must be accepted
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