octet

noun

oc·​tet äk-ˈtet 

1

: a musical composition for eight instruments or voices

2

: a group or set of eight: such as

a

: octave sense 2b

b

: the performers of an octet

Examples of octet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the Blast Max can blend for anywhere from seven to 10 drinks on a single charge, depending on how much blending is needed—enough to reliably make an octet of blended cocktails or smoothies. —Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 24 Jan. 2026

Despite their levels of fame and notoriety, the members of this octet have yet to headline films of their own. —Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025

At Santa Barbara’s historic Arlington Theater on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 8, the octet will be interviewed, individually and then collectively, by TCM host Dave Karger, who will be moderating this event for the 16th year. —Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025

Joy’s voice sits inside a rich octet, where horns and piano converse like old friends. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for octet

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• brevet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette

Kids Definition

octet

noun

oc·​tet äk-ˈtet 

1

a

: a piece of music written for eight voices or eight instruments

b

: the performers of an octet

2

: a group or set of eight