verb
- to package something with excessive or unnecessary materials
Examples
- The company tends to overpackage their products with multiple layers of plastic.
- Environmental groups criticize retailers who overpackage small items.
- We need to avoid overpackaging to reduce shipping costs.
- The gift was overpackaged with three different boxes.
- Many electronics are overpackaged with foam and bubble wrap.
- The restaurant overpackages takeout orders with excessive containers.