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 More than 2,000 lavender packets have been purchased in the past month, but the packets are also available in orange, lemon, and original scent, too. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2026 Cary said an image of a giraffe and distorted-looking lettering caught his attention, prompting him to take the packet from his child. — Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026 Sure, public schools that can't afford to provide teachers with basic supplies like crayons and where nurses have to keep track of every bandage and packet of acetaminophen are performing surgery that costs $100,000-plus. — Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026 Then, stir in about 2¼ teaspoons of yeast or one standard packet. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for packet

Recent Examples of Synonyms for packet

Noun

The miniature toys can also be used as charms and attached to keys, bags and other accessories.

— Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
The extra-large River Café tote bag ($54), from Ruthie Rogers’s legendary London restaurant, is the perfect urban bag for running errands.

— Nicholas Blechman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of bag

Noun

Extending a grant’s deadline will not pay salaries or maintain equipment.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
There’s no doubt that there are wasteful contracts and bloated salaries to be cut, but not even the strictest economizing could absorb that much without serious danger to public health and safety.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of salary

Noun

Bringing free and subscription services together creates opportunities to better serve viewers, connect audiences, and build smarter bundles.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
The attorney also noted that the Sunday Ticket plaintiffs can file a new case now that the bundle is off DirecTV and on YouTube.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of bundle

Noun

The district is expecting additional bid packages related to the work at Neuqua to come to the board for approval in December, per a district memo.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
All-inclusive packages are available for golf excursions, water sports, and kayaking.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of package

Noun

Both the son and grandson of a musician, Fields is a prodigy on the pianoforte, and his family uproots itself to dedicate time and resources to guiding Fields toward fame and fortune.

— Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
Trump saw his political fortunes — and that of the country — in Huang’s Nvidia.

— Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of fortune

Noun

Staying at the head of that pack will likely be key as the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights are running quite a way ahead at the top of the division.

— Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Caleb Douglas leads the pack from that group in his three games since returning from an ankle injury.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of pack

Noun

Archway also offers a Renter Wealth Creation Fund, in which on-time rent payments are eligible for cash back.

— Anna Alejo, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
These are total monthly compensation amounts at those overall ratings, not payments added separately for each condition.

— Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026