1. a machine or device that compresses or presses something into a smaller, denser form

1. more compact; more densely packed or condensed
Usage: comparative form of compact

Examples

• The garbage compacter crushed the trash into a manageable size.
• This new model is a compacter version of the previous design.
• The construction crew used a soil compacter to prepare the foundation.
• The compacter storage unit fits more items in less space.
• A compacter car is easier to park in tight spots.
• The waste management facility installed a heavy-duty compacter.