octet

noun

oc·​tet äk-ˈtet 

1

: a musical composition for eight instruments or voices

2

: a group or set of eight: such as

a

: octave sense 2b

b

: the performers of an octet

Examples of octet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The only member of this octet who hasn’t looked like a lock for the playoff rotation, Gonzalez saw meaningful playing time in just one of Boston’s final seven games. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026

Stephen Uhl will accompany the octet. — Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026

But the Blast Max can blend for anywhere from seven to 10 drinks on a single charge, depending on how much blending is needed—enough to reliably make an octet of blended cocktails or smoothies. — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 24 Jan. 2026

Despite their levels of fame and notoriety, the members of this octet have yet to headline films of their own. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for octet

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• binet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette

Kids Definition

octet

noun

oc·​tet äk-ˈtet 

1

a

: a piece of music written for eight voices or eight instruments

b

: the performers of an octet

2

: a group or set of eight