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

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Tucked away in a leather box are all types of toiletries, from toothbrushes with eco-friendly sachets of toothpaste and razors. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Guests also receive a lavender sachet printed with the inn’s logo. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026 Wrap the mixture in cheesecloth to form a sachet. ABC News, 27 May 2026 Use sachets or essential oils with these smells that keep moths away. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 May 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 17 Jun. 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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