1
a
: a small bundle or parcel
b
: a small thin package
c
British
(1)
d
chiefly British
: a considerable amount
that trip will cost a packet
2
a
: a number of letters dispatched at one time
b
: a small group, cluster, or mass
3
: a passenger boat usually carrying mail and cargo
4
British
: a pack of cigarettes
5
: a short fixed-length section of data that is transmitted as a unit in an electronic communications network
Examples of packet in a Sentence
I got two packets of broccoli seeds to plant this summer.
He puts two packets of sugar in his coffee.
Could you get me another packet of ketchup?
Your information packet includes a map and a schedule of all the events at the conference.
I received the packet of legal papers today.
Recent Examples on the Web
The necklaces include five handmade Taco Bell charms, including Street Chalupas and Fire Hot Sauce packets.
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Some families even bring their housekeepers, presumably to clean up all of the empty soy sauce packets.
—Brendan Cosgrove, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Thoughtful amenities include complimentary bottled water, hydration packets, and plush beds with a selection of Malouf pillows for a luxurious night’s sleep, while floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies or patios showcase the scenery.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
My mother poured vegetable oil and vinegar and a packet of dressing mix into a glass bottle and shook it vigorously.
—Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Some families even bring their housekeepers, presumably to clean up all of the empty soy sauce packets.
—Brendan Cosgrove, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Thoughtful amenities include complimentary bottled water, hydration packets, and plush beds with a selection of Malouf pillows for a luxurious night’s sleep, while floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies or patios showcase the scenery.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
My mother poured vegetable oil and vinegar and a packet of dressing mix into a glass bottle and shook it vigorously.
—Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
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“Packet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packet. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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packet
noun
pack·et
ˈpak-ət 
1
: a passenger boat carrying mail and cargo on a regular schedule
2
: a small bundle or parcel
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