English Dictionary

compact

/ˈkɒmˌpækt/

noun

A small, slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powderpuff; that fits into a woman's purse or handbag, or that slips into one's pocket.

I bought a compact for my trip.

意味（1）

A small, slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powderpuff; that fits into a woman's purse or handbag, or that slips into one's pocket.

意味（2）

A broadsheet newspaper published in the size of a tabloid but keeping its non-sensational style.

The Dundee Courier has announced the newspaper will be relaunching as a compact later this week. Editor Richard Neville said a brighter, bolder paper would appear from Saturday, shrunk from broadsheet to tabloid size.