care package

noun

care package

noun

Etymology From the packages of humanitarian aid sent by CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere).

1

Idiomatic A package sent from home or from friends or family, containing favorite foods or comfort items.

  • While he was away at university, he looked forward to his mother's monthly care packages of cookies and supplies.

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