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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Packaging of biocontrols can include bottles, bags with carriers, sachets, tubs, trays, egg cards and balls. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025 Part of that is because nicotine salts can pack a concentrated amount of the stuff into a small sachet; in the US, Zyn pouches are sold in 3- and 6-milligram doses, while Velo goes up to 7 mg, and On! goes up to 8. Erica Sloan, SELF, 1 July 2025 That’s why these convenient travel sachets are beyond brilliant. Brianna Peters, Vogue, 1 July 2025 Indoors, create herb sachets and place them around the house. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2024 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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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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