1. small cases containing face powder or makeup
2. formal agreements or contracts between parties

1. presses or squeezes something together to make it smaller or denser

Examples

• She carries two makeup compacts in her purse.
• The vintage compact had an ornate silver design.
• The states signed compacts to share water resources.
• International compacts help regulate trade between nations.
• The machine compacts the trash into small cubes.
• Snow compacts under the weight of heavy boots.
• The soil compacts naturally over time.