space-saving packing
noun phraseUK /ˈspeɪs ˌseɪvɪŋ ˈpækɪŋ/
US /ˈspeɪs ˌseɪvɪŋ ˈpækɪŋ/
Space-saving packing means packing things in a clever way so they take up less room.
We used space-saving packing to fit all our clothes into one small suitcase.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A method of arranging items so that empty gaps are filled and overall volume is reduced.
Space-saving packing let us store the whole kitchen set in a single drawer.
3. Products or containers designed to fold, stack, or compress for storage.
The shop sells space-saving packing boxes that fold flat when empty.
4. A travel technique of rolling and layering clothes to maximize luggage capacity.
Her space-saving packing trick is to roll socks inside shoes.