care package

noun

: a package of useful or pleasurable items that is sent or given as a gift to another (such as a college student)

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The free humorous care packages for those dealing with cancer include funny books, notepads with humorous sayings on them, sweet treats and socks. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025 At Malibu Country Mart, M. Frederic reopened and has been collecting donations for those affected by the fires, which will be on display for families to pull from, as well as distributing care packages that include a sweat set, a blanket, and a wrap by Lovestitch. Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Jan. 2025 Others have mobilized to make care packages for those in need. Angela Yang, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025 Other volunteers set up in the job center’s parking lot to divide donations into care packages of food, toiletries, water and clothing. Yvonne Condes, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for care package 

Word History

Etymology

from CARE package, a charity parcel sent to needy Europeans after World War II

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of care package was in 1962

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“Care package.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/care%20package. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

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