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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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Recent Examples of sachet from the Web
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This is a great aromatic herb for crafts, such as potpourris, sachets and wreaths.
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Each pack contains four sachets that deliver 80 milligrams of caffeine, about as much as a double espresso, plus vitamin B12.
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All the teas are made with whole leaves for better, fuller flavor—and those that come in a sachet have a higher-than-usual gram weight to allow for a second...
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The sachet brews a deep blond cup with a touch of heat, thanks to some ginger, and doubles as a flavoring agent for soups and stews.
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Inserting the vaccine sachet into a dead rat—the wolves preferred food—was only partly successful.
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Each sachet produces about 20 pints, enough to dull the pain of watching Australian television for 4 hours.
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Origin and Etymology of sachet
Middle French, from Old French, diminutive of sac bag — more at sac
SACHET Defined for English Language Learners
sachet
playDefinition of sachet for English Language Learners
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: 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.
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: a small, thin package
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