expansion pack

noun

A module that adds new content to an existing piece of software.

Meanings

nounexpansion pack (plural expansion packs)

plural expansion packs

  1. computingA module that adds new content to an existing piece of software.
  2. broadlyvideo gamesAn add-on for a video game that includes additional content and is typically sold separately.

    Synonyms: add-on, expansion set, expansion, X-pack

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn add-on for a video game that includes additional content and is typically sold separately.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 擴展包 /扩展包, 資料片 /资料片
  • 擴展包 /扩展包 (kuòzhǎnbāo)add-on for a video game that includes additional content and is typically sold separately
  • 資料片 /资料片 (zīliàopiàn)add-on for a video game that includes additional content and is typically sold separately
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Chicago

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