sachet

noun

sa·​chet sa-ˈshā 

1

: a small bag or packet

2

: a small bag containing a perfumed powder or potpourri used to scent clothes and linens

sacheted

sa-ˈshād 

adjective

Examples of sachet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Symbiotica’s high-dose liposomal supplements — vitamin C, magnesium and Irish moss sachets — sit alongside Neuromints adaptogen mints and H2 hydrogen tablets. — Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

When storing towels away, add a dryer sheet, cedar block, or sachet of lavender and baking soda to soak up any excess moisture and smells. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026

The same applies to tea, coffee, sugar sachets, and welcome snacks. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

These moth-repellent sachets are tucked into every one of my expensive clothing pieces after staying at an old hotel with clothes moths. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for sachet

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

sachet

noun

sa·​chet sa-ˈshā 

: a small bag containing a perfumed powder for scenting clothes and linens