sachet

noun sa·chet \ sa-ˈshā \

Definition of sachet

1 :a small bag or packet

2 :a small bag containing a perfumed powder or potpourri used to scent clothes and linens

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sacheted

play \sa-ˈshād\ adjective

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Recent Examples of sachet from the Web

Gift shops selling pastel soaps, sachets and, of course, perfume lured window shoppers eager to pay for what Grasse does best: make things that smell good.

— colleen creamer, New York Times, "A Perfume Devotee in the Land of French Fragrance," 8 Aug. 2017
Cornish also likes the idea of abandoning the dipsticks altogether and making the yeast available as sachets of powder.

— ed yong, The Atlantic, "Turning Baker’s Yeast Into a Disease Sensor," 18 July 2017
Still, Uruguayan officials say the nation’s pharmacies will be stocked with cannabis sachets and ready to begin dealing in the second half of July.

— nick miroff, Washington Post, "In Uruguay’s marijuana experiment, the government is your pot dealer," 7 July 2017
This is a great aromatic herb for crafts, such as potpourris, sachets and wreaths.

— NOLA.com, "10 herbs that thrive in Louisiana heat and great recipes to use them," 17 June 2017
Each Ambrosia Scents canister is designed to allow the canister to diffuse scents from a fragranced sachet using a rechargeable fan system.

— samantha esquivel, Orange County Register, "Editors’ Picks: Ambrosia Scents," 24 May 2017
Ambrosia Scents canisters run about $50 apiece and scent sachets cost $3.99 each.

— samantha esquivel, Orange County Register, "Editors’ Picks: Ambrosia Scents," 24 May 2017
Activities include making easy, do-it-yourself old-fashioned crafts like tic-tac-toe, whirligigs and lavender sachets.

— janice de jesus, The Mercury News, "Clothed in history: Bringing old Rodgers Ranch to life," 10 May 2017
Each pack contains four sachets that deliver 80 milligrams of caffeine, about as much as a double espresso, plus vitamin B12.

— thomas mulier, Bloomberg.com, "Imperial Brands Explores Caffeine to Diversify From Tobacco," 3 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of sachet

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

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First Known Use: 15th century

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SACHET Defined for English Language Learners

sachet

noun

Definition of sachet for English Language Learners

: a small bag that has a powder or a mixture of dried flowers and spices inside it and that is used to give a pleasant smell to clothes, sheets, etc.
: a small, thin package