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 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 Much like the big aluminum food bags, pouch batteries are flat packets made of flexible material that can house multiple battery cells instead of food. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 Joe sought a presidential pardon in June 2025, and Gia said in August 2026 that the family had filed a humanitarian packet as part of its efforts to bring him home. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Pheromone packets and spraying, which cost up to $25 a tree, are other alternatives. — Jennifer Oldham, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for packet

Recent Examples of Synonyms for packet

Noun

Police said that witnesses spotted two people entering a residence and leaving with multiple bags and then fled in a vehicle.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
They’re all wrapped up in a decorative box with two bags of each flavor per day, and the set also comes in a vegan option with flavors like butterscotch, cherry pie, chocolate orange, and even gingerbread.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of bag

Noun

Cap concerns Shaikin wrote about a lockout expected this winter as Major League Baseball owners attempt to implement a salary cap, which limits the amount of money a team can spend on player salaries.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
If Richards is still on the Heat’s roster on Wednesday, his full salary for the season will be guaranteed.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of salary

Noun

But their delightfully fragrant teas, conveniently sold as a bundle of two of the brand's best sellers here, could make a tea lover out of anyone.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
All branches must be in bundles smaller than 2 feet in diameter and 4 feet long and tied with twine or jute rope.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bundle

Noun

The union initially asked for a 20% wage increase across three years and more flexible telework options.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
The union had sought wage increases of about 20 percent over four years, and its core demands centered on scheduling, work rules and forced overtime rather than pay alone.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of wage

Noun

Energy is supplied via a dense 85-kilowatt-hour pack running on an 800-volt electrical architecture, allowing a 10-to-80% DC fast charge in under 15 minutes while providing a maximum highway driving range of 249 miles (400 km).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Another idea being considered is offering a four-pack of tickets to encourage fans to buy tickets to all the movies at once instead of cherry-picking one or two to watch in theaters and saving the rest for streaming.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pack

Noun

Upgrading to the Thrust Variant requires a $245,000 follow-up payment and adds SpaceX cold-gas rear thrusters alongside an active multi-mode fan system for downforce, cutting acceleration down to under a second.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The language suggests the deal involves obligations that have yet to be fulfilled, potentially including a financial payment.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026