1
a
: a small bundle or parcel
b
: a small thin package
c
British
(1)
d
chiefly British
: a considerable amount
that trip will cost a packet
2
a
: a number of letters dispatched at one time
b
: a small group, cluster, or mass
3
: a passenger boat usually carrying mail and cargo
4
British
: a pack of cigarettes
5
: a short fixed-length section of data that is transmitted as a unit in an electronic communications network
Examples of packet in a Sentence
I got two packets of broccoli seeds to plant this summer.
He puts two packets of sugar in his coffee.
Could you get me another packet of ketchup?
Your information packet includes a map and a schedule of all the events at the conference.
I received the packet of legal papers today.
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Firm whitefish fillets are infused with the flavors of coconut, chile, mint and cilantro in these Parsi-style fish packets.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The primary topic among the roughly 40 people signed up to speak was about deaths in the county jail, but a few noted their disdain for only having a couple of minutes to address the entire agenda packet.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
Fire Queso Sauce in an edible packet that looks like a Pop-Tart.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Both come with a light breading and a dry-rub seasoning packet for cooking.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The primary topic among the roughly 40 people signed up to speak was about deaths in the county jail, but a few noted their disdain for only having a couple of minutes to address the entire agenda packet.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
Fire Queso Sauce in an edible packet that looks like a Pop-Tart.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Both come with a light breading and a dry-rub seasoning packet for cooking.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for packet
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“Packet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packet. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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packet
noun
pack·et
ˈpak-ət 
1
: a passenger boat carrying mail and cargo on a regular schedule
2
: a small bundle or parcel
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