multipack: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B2Neutral, slightly informal/commercial
Quick answer
What does “multipack” mean?
A single package containing multiple units of the same product, sold together as one item.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A single package containing multiple units of the same product, sold together as one item.
A retail packaging strategy where several individual items (often consumer goods) are bundled and sold for convenience, often at a slight discount compared to buying the items individually. Can also refer to a software bundle containing multiple related programs.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term is used in both varieties with identical meaning. British English may use it more frequently in everyday shopping contexts (e.g., for soft drinks, crisps, beers). American English might slightly favour 'multi-pack' with a hyphen, though 'multipack' is common.
Connotations
Connotes value, convenience, and bulk purchase. In the UK, it is a very standard supermarket term.
Frequency
Slightly higher frequency in British English due to its prevalence in retail advertising and shelf labels.
Grammar
How to Use “multipack” in a Sentence
multipack of [product]a [number]-pack multipackavailable in multipacksVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “multipack” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- Not used as a verb.
American English
- Not used as a verb.
adverb
British English
- Not used as an adverb.
American English
- Not used as an adverb.
adjective
British English
- The multipack format is popular with families.
- Look for the multipack deals on the bottom shelf.
American English
- The multipack option saves you about 20%.
- We offer a multipack discount.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in retail, marketing, and supply chain contexts to describe product packaging and sales strategies.
Academic
Rare. Might appear in marketing, economics, or consumer behaviour studies.
Everyday
Common in shopping contexts, especially in supermarkets (e.g., 'I'll get a multipack of Coke').
Technical
Used in packaging design and logistics.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “multipack”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “multipack”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “multipack”
- Using it as a verb (e.g., 'I multipacked the drinks').
- Confusing it with 'multipak' (incorrect spelling).
- Using it for dissimilar items bundled together (it's for identical/similar items).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is commonly written as one word ('multipack'), though the hyphenated form 'multi-pack' is also acceptable, especially in American English.
No, it is almost exclusively used for physical goods. For services (like phone plans), terms like 'bundle' or 'package' are used.
A multipack contains multiple units of the SAME product. A 'variety pack' or 'assortment pack' contains different flavours or types within the same product family.
It is neutral but leans slightly informal/commercial. It is perfectly acceptable in everyday and business contexts related to retail, but would be rare in formal academic or literary writing.
A single package containing multiple units of the same product, sold together as one item.
Multipack: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmʌl.ti.pæk/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmʌl.ti.pæk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None. It is a commercial term not used idiomatically.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of MULTIple items PACKed together. Multi + pack = Multipack.
Conceptual Metaphor
A PACKAGE IS A CONTAINER FOR SAVINGS/CONVENIENCE.
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the word 'multipack' most appropriately used?