B2adjectiveurbantransport
US/pækt/
UK/pækt/
very full of people or things; also having a lot of something
In context
The bus was packed, so I had to stand all the way to work.
The stadium was packed with fans wearing red shirts.
Our week in Da Nang was packed with activities.
Words that go with packed
adjective + preposition
- packed withThis cereal is packed with sugar.
adjective + noun
- packed lunchI bring a packed lunch to save money.
- packed houseThe band played to a packed house in Saigon.
noun + noun
- jam-packedThe shopping mall was jam-packed on Black Friday.
adverb + adjective
- absolutely packedThe beach was absolutely packed on the public holiday.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The street was packed of people.Correct: The street was packed with people.