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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The upload began with a photo of two cheeseburgers, tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese sitting next to two plates of French fries and multiple ketchup packets.
—
Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
If not, the computer sends its packet while listening to determine whether that packet collides with one from another computer.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Apr. 2024
The products include about 8.2 million defective bags of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
Kieffer said the board contacted judges by email, phone and sent a letter in packets Tuesday morning with that message, but some locations ran into issues.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2024
This year alone, Poison Centers in the United States have managed 1,423 cases related to laundry detergent packet exposure for children five and under, according to the National Poison Data System.
—Emilee Coblentz, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2024
By distributing packets across multiple nodes, the system can intelligently balance traffic for optimum results.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024
Mayor David Mayfield, who has been a vocal critic of the Record, will not attend the meeting, according to an agenda packet posted online Friday afternoon.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Finally, a full-time, permanent staff member is responsible for spot-checking ballots in every ward of the initial batch to ensure everything within the absentee packet is complete and accurate, Woodall said.
—Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024
Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
If not, the computer sends its packet while listening to determine whether that packet collides with one from another computer.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Apr. 2024
The products include about 8.2 million defective bags of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
Kieffer said the board contacted judges by email, phone and sent a letter in packets Tuesday morning with that message, but some locations ran into issues.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2024
This year alone, Poison Centers in the United States have managed 1,423 cases related to laundry detergent packet exposure for children five and under, according to the National Poison Data System.
—Emilee Coblentz, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2024
By distributing packets across multiple nodes, the system can intelligently balance traffic for optimum results.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024
Mayor David Mayfield, who has been a vocal critic of the Record, will not attend the meeting, according to an agenda packet posted online Friday afternoon.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Finally, a full-time, permanent staff member is responsible for spot-checking ballots in every ward of the initial batch to ensure everything within the absentee packet is complete and accurate, Woodall said.
—Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Packet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packet. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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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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