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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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
First Known Use: 15th century
SACHET Defined for English Language Learners
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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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