sachet

noun

sa·​chet sa-ˈshā How to pronounce sachet (audio)
1
: a small bag or packet
2
: a small bag containing a perfumed powder or potpourri used to scent clothes and linens
sacheted adjective

Examples of sachet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Van Noten also offers more accessible items like scarves and fragrance sachets. Joelle Diderich, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024 To keep moths and other insects away, place cedar blocks or lavender sachets. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024 Taking the idea of this fictional home a step further, the two created a house scent to coincide with the collection (which will be a smell sachet tucked inside an envelope that’s mailed with the bedding order). Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 At the end of the visit, Amal receives more sachets of RUTF that will last until the next appointment. Unicef Usa, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sachet 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Old French, diminutive of sac bag — more at sac

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sachet was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Sachet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sachet. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

sachet

noun
sa·​chet sa-ˈshā How to pronounce sachet (audio)
: a small bag containing a perfumed powder for scenting clothes and linens

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