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 Kuo pioneered the concept of a random-access protocol, or sharing a single channel without central coordination—which led to the packet-switching principles that underpin modern Wi-Fi and mobile networks. — IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2026 The chain's salt packets now contain sea salt instead of iodized salt. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Whisk them together with diced pickles, brine, and a packet of ranch seasoning, then chill so the flavors can combine and thicken. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for packet

Recent Examples of Synonyms for packet

Noun

Ultimately, Taylor’s journey was a lesson in how simple pleasures are often the most enduring souvenirs—internal keepsakes that linger long after the last bag is unpacked.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The brothers were questioned separately at the scene, and Brian Hickerson gave an officer a bag of Panettiere’s medications, the report said.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 22 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

There's a game room with vintage arcade games and a pool table, a kids room package with a tent and foam twin mattress, a dog-friendly pet package, and a nightly s'mores hour.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
The customized coupe features a T-top roof, aggressive aero body kit, and a graphics package that could have appeared in the original The Fast and the Furious.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of package

Noun

While the complexities around working within a park that his ancestors had been removed from remain, Mgesi now supports much of his extended family with the steady wage.

— Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Rankings are based on wages, worker protections and rights to organize.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of wage

Noun

Meta’s improving legal and technological fortunes are reminiscent of what happened at Google parent Alphabet in the second half of last year, KeyBanc argued.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Tax records show the nonprofit’s fortunes rose for a time after Konca launched it either in 2018 or 2019.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of fortune

Noun

Meta said the glasses will also support more than 75 games at launch that can be played simply with hand gestures, while the device will also support Xbox Cloud Gaming with a handheld gaming pack.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
According to The Globe and Mail, free packs of tissues branded with Bareilles’s name were handed out earlier this month at a Toronto show.

— Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026