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)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Have a care package shipped straight to their school, including Cravebox's snack box variety pack. 
Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 In one scene, the family packs a Balikbayan box -- essentially a care package filled with snacks, sweets, medicine and other necessities -- to send to family members back home in the Philippines. Joey Morona, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 For every 10 packages purchased, the company donates a cheerful care package to teens currently in the foster care system. Give the person in your life who already seems to have everything the gift of amazing experiences. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 26 July 2022 Cooper's favorite baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers, sent a special care package with a jersey with his name on it. Grace Hauck, USA TODAY, 22 July 2022 Finally, a friend delivered track clothes and shoes in a care package sent by her parents. New York Times, 15 July 2022 This monthly care package for the achiever in your life is sure to bring a smile with all the self-care goodies packed inside. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 26 July 2022 In a separate video, Lee opened a care package from the sandwich chain that contained a gift card and special message. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 20 July 2022 Set aside time during Independence Day weekend to create a care package to send to members of the military. Leigh Crandall, Country Living, 14 June 2022 See More
Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 In one scene, the family packs a Balikbayan box -- essentially a care package filled with snacks, sweets, medicine and other necessities -- to send to family members back home in the Philippines. Joey Morona, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 For every 10 packages purchased, the company donates a cheerful care package to teens currently in the foster care system. Give the person in your life who already seems to have everything the gift of amazing experiences. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 26 July 2022 Cooper's favorite baseball team, the Milwaukee Brewers, sent a special care package with a jersey with his name on it. Grace Hauck, USA TODAY, 22 July 2022 Finally, a friend delivered track clothes and shoes in a care package sent by her parents. New York Times, 15 July 2022 This monthly care package for the achiever in your life is sure to bring a smile with all the self-care goodies packed inside. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 26 July 2022 In a separate video, Lee opened a care package from the sandwich chain that contained a gift card and special message. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 20 July 2022 Set aside time during Independence Day weekend to create a care package to send to members of the military. Leigh Crandall, Country Living, 14 June 2022 See More 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
care package
noun
as in contribution
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- contribution
- offering
- present
- subsidy
- grant
- presentation
- gift
- foy
- tithe
- benevolence
- benefaction
- alms
- box
- philanthropy
- comp
- beneficence
- dole
- oblation
- donation
- propine
- handout
- giveaway
- windfall
- charity
- tribute
- sacrifice
- bonus
- valentine
- freebie
- fairing
- bestowal
- donative
- freebee
- handsel
- remembrance
- largesse
- generosity
- tip
- reward
- lagniappe
- largess
- award
- prize
- gratuity
- dowry
- boon
- courtesy
- favor
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- loan
- advance
- bribe
- sop
- peace offering
- douceur
- made good
- made good (for)
- made good for
- made her heart skip a beat
- made in heaven
- made it
- made it (through)
- made it through
- made love
- Middle America
- middle american
- Middle Americanist
- middle and leg
- middle and off
- middle angle
- middle article
- Middle Assyrian
- Middle Atlantic
- Middle Babylonian
- middle base point
- Middle Belt
- middle body
- middle brunswick green
- middle C
- middle chief point