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 During the waiting time, the children undergo an appetite test, where each child is provided with a sachet of RUTF if severely malnourished, or Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) if moderately malnourished. Unicef Usa, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024 Fill them with lavender sachets, which have a wonderfully calming scent and help to keep moths at bay, too. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2023 The beautiful gold tin includes 12 sachets of organic, non-caffeinated chamomile tea with hints of linden blossom, passionflower and jujube seed, that combine to make a stress-busting blend. Sarah Rose, wsj.com, 2 Nov. 2023 Here’s a fix for those Sunday Scaries: a beautiful tin with 12 sachets of stress-busting organic tea. Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 24 Oct. 2023 Price at time of publish: $129 Pukka Herbs Herbal Tea Advent Calendar 2023 Buy on Amazon This collection of 24 tea sachets is an affordable way to sample a variety of herbal teas. Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023 Opt for Pre-Dosed Options To ensure compliance with airline regulations, consider opting for pre-dosed options like single-use sachets or travel-sized containers. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2023 Stay forever young with this great set of daily-use sachets. Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 11 Aug. 2023 This kit comes with sachets to brew 3 gallons of toddies, just add honey and whiskey. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2023

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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 19 Mar. 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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