PACKET Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

packet

noun

ˈpa-kət

Definition of packet

as in bag

a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items a packet of letters that her husband wrote while he was in the army

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as in salary

British the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services his monthly wage packet contained just enough to allow him to rent a one-bedroom flat

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as in bundle

chiefly British a very large amount of money that town house in Mayfair cost a packet

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Recent Examples of packet There are six packets of seaweed snacks that are very lightly coated in a sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reviewed the case and a DNA packet was sent to Jackson’s family and then returned. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 The snack bag’s silica gel packet gave him the idea for DryOut, a multilayer material that pulls water away from a device, absorbs and traps it, then lets moisture evaporate when exposed to sunlight so it can be reused. — Hannah Singleton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Oklahoma State University, which took over testing, had a strong lead this year, and a DNA packet sent to a possible relative turned out to be a match, said Rouse, the coroner. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for packet

Recent Examples of Synonyms for packet

Noun

That required the ballots to be placed in emergency bags for later counting.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
On Saturday, while the rain poured down outside, Marge Simpson in yellow body paint and Carrie Bradshaw with McDonald’s bag in hand (Big is moving to Paris) strutted down a makeshift runway at the new Public Hotel in West Hollywood.

— Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of bag

Noun

Opinion polls predict tight race Domestically, Vucic has pledged higher pensions and public sector salaries, investment in state healthcare and subsidies for young couples.

— Reuters, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
The players and their union vow to keep it that way, and union chief Bruce Meyer said every proposal the owners make on every issue is contingent upon a salary cap.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of salary

Noun

Though the company is still throwing off bundles of cash, the profits aren’t good enough for a ravenous Wall Street, and the blood of 1,000 staff has been let as Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters attempt to change the record.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Pro headphones, or even get an Arlo Essential Outdoor Security Camera bundle for 23% off.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of bundle

Noun

For certain construction contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2027, general contractors can be held jointly responsible for wages that subcontractors fail to pay their workers.

— Steven M. Frederick, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
For many households, rising costs for groceries, gas, rent and healthcare continue to outpace wage growth, creating a sense that the economy feels worse than the headline numbers suggest.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of wage

Noun

Bass attempted to reverse her fortunes by touting her administration’s progress in reducing violent crime, fast-tracking affordable housing and bringing down unsheltered homelessness — the number of people living outside and in their cars — by 11%.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Rugs are one of those niche investment pieces that can cost a fortune but will have little to no resale value after your dog has done a number on it (guess which one) or dust and hair have built up a layer of filth on top.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of fortune

Noun

With three nominations, Genesis Owusu leads the pack heading into triple J’s 2026 J Awards, while Ecca Vandal, Julia Jacklin and Miss Kaninna are among the two-time nominees.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026
Priced at $20 for packs of 10, the drinks come in single-serving powder sachets that are meant to be dissolved with hot water and can be served iced and/or with a choice of milk.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of pack

Noun

Members’ lagging caucus dues payments to the DCCC might also factor into these races, with House Democrats mulling a rules change to mandate that dues are paid in order to serve on top committees.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
The payment screen indicated that tips were calculated after tax and before discounts, according to the video.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026