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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While gardeners have long appreciated the beauty of different lavender cultivars and collected the blooms to dry for sweet-scented sachets, entomologists are just discovering that lavender can act as a natural insect repellent. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 June 2026 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 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 27 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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