Definitions
- Describing a package or container that can be closed again after opening. - Referring to a bag, pouch, or envelope that has a closure mechanism to keep its contents fresh. - Talking about a lid, cap, or seal that can be opened and closed multiple times.
- Describing a package or container that can be sealed again after opening. - Referring to a bag, pouch, or envelope that has a resealable strip or zipper to keep its contents fresh. - Talking about a lid, cap, or seal that can be resealed multiple times.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a package or container that can be closed again after opening.
- 2Both words refer to a mechanism that keeps the contents fresh.
- 3Both words are used in the context of food packaging.
- 4Both words imply convenience for the user.
- 5Both words suggest an environmentally-friendly option by reducing waste.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Reclosable is more commonly used in the US, while resealable is more common in the UK.
- 2Meaning: Reclosable emphasizes the ability to close again, while resealable emphasizes the ability to seal again.
- 3Connotation: Reclosable may suggest a simpler closure mechanism, while resealable may suggest a more advanced or sophisticated mechanism.
- 4Product type: Reclosable is often used for bags, envelopes, and lids, while resealable is often used for bags and pouches with a zipper or resealable strip.
Remember this!
Reclosable and resealable both describe a package or container that can be closed or sealed again after opening, keeping the contents fresh and reducing waste. However, reclosable emphasizes the ability to close again, while resealable emphasizes the ability to seal again. Additionally, reclosable is more commonly used in the US and is often associated with simpler closure mechanisms, while resealable is more common in the UK and is often associated with more advanced mechanisms.
