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 To help finance Fernandez-Pardo, Newcastle opted to send Nick Woltemade to Juventus temporarily, banking a loan fee and ensuring much of his wage packet was covered. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 If the only ramen available comes packaged with soup seasoning, simply discard the flavor packets and use the noodles for this recipe. — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 One flight carried 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the capital of Kathmandu, including portable generator sets, dignity kits, food packets and water purification tablets, as well as doctors, paramedics and rescue workers, Jaishankar said. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 Michael came home from the urgent-care center with an informational packet that included this advice. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for packet

Recent Examples of Synonyms for packet

Noun

Starbucks' new Peanuts collection will be available while supplies last and features 10 items, from other drinkware and accessories, like a mini tote bag and bag charm to a plush Snoopy toy dressed in a green apron, just like a Starbucks barista.

— Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
The situation can be extra frustrating in 2026, as most carriers have significantly raised the cost of checking luggage on domestic and short-haul international routes to an average of $45 for the first bag.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of bag

Noun

First, because of the huge jump in salary when Pelle Larsson’s extension kicks in for 2027-28.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
As baseball owners prepare for a lockout, in a push for the salary cap that would drive franchise values higher, insiders anticipate the MLB expansion fee could settle around or even above the $4 billion range.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of salary

Noun

As is the case with all Premium Subscriptions, bundles can be found throughout the Roku platform including within the Subscriptions Destination, Streaming Store and Premium Subscriptions Home.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Higher education is a bundle of unrelated things held together by custom, history, and accident.

— Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of bundle

Noun

The same team that runs the ship runs the land package, so the handoff between city and river feels seamless.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Along with a virtual doorman and a dedicated package room, each residence has key-fob elevator access.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of package

Noun

At the same time, the share of workers anxious about benefit reductions, layoffs, and lower wages and shorter hours has held stable compared with previous years.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Spending and wage growth have largely converged across income groups, meaning the gaps between how much low-, middle-, and high-income households are earning and spending have narrowed, according to the report.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of wage

Noun

Told in a comic, vibrant tone, this picaresque story follows the very wealthy Taiwanese-Chinese Wang family, who suddenly lose their fortune in the 2008 financial crisis and embark on a California-to-New York road trip, in a final bid for salvation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
The hope is that Anton will persuade Claire to rescue Gullen with her fortune.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of fortune

Noun

In July, President Lee Jae Myung, a liberal, instructed officials to explore ways to allow women to use the two-drug combination pack.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
This clamshell pack from Mystery Ranch has durable materials, solid stitching, and reinforced seams that help keep out dust from bumping around in a Land Cruiser.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of pack

Noun

The employee stated Hehenberger and CMS Chief Financial Officer Kelly Kluttz advised her a contract would be necessary moving forward for the payments to be in compliance.

— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Earlier this month, the Legislature passed a bill from Assemblymember Marc Berman, D-Menlo Park, closing a loophole in the 2023 law by requiring campaigns — not just influencers — to disclose any payments to influencers.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026