1. closely and firmly packed together; dense
2. small in size but efficiently designed

1. a small flat case containing face powder and a mirror
2. a formal agreement or contract between parties
Usage: formal

1. to press or squeeze something together to make it smaller or denser

Examples

• The compact car fits easily into small parking spaces.
• She keeps her makeup compact in her purse.
• The soil was compact after years of heavy foot traffic.
• They signed a compact to share resources between the two states.
• The machine will compact the trash into small cubes.
• His compact writing style conveys complex ideas clearly.
• The apartment has a compact kitchen with efficient storage.
• Workers compact the concrete to remove air bubbles.