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

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During turndown, housekeepers leave artisanal soap and sachets of lavender instead of the standard chocolates on the pillow. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026 The small disposable sachets of nicotine salt and other chemicals can now be found almost everywhere — and that's part of the problem. Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026 On each bedside table is a Good Night Guide, with tips for unwinding, and an herbal tea sachet with botanicals from the family-run property’s garden. Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026 Gail says the spice blend should only be used as a sachet in underwear drawers. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sachet

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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“Sachet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sachet. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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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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