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 discoverer also names the packages buildroot and yocto as being affected, but that isn’t yet confirmed.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
Networks like Spectrum do not include streaming apps directly with standalone mobile plans, as entertainment benefits are instead tied to Spectrum TV and internet packages.

— Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of package

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 only a 400 V pack, DC fast-charging tops out at 250 kW (up from 195 kW), and a 10–80 percent charge takes about 28 minutes.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
Along with the boot, the Peanuts x Timberland collection includes a graphic crewneck sweatshirt ($130), relaxed graphic T-shirt ($55), women’s graphic t-shirt ($45), beanie ($28) and a three-pack of crew socks ($24).

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of pack

Noun

Users can then ask follow-up questions to compare their spending with previous months, identify recurring payments or check how much money will remain before their next payday.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Neither the White House nor the Kremlin have disclosed whether the agreement was put in writing or revealed the price, payment terms or participating companies.

— DAVID McHUGH, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026