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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For an extra layer of protection, wrap the pieces in acid-free tissue paper and add silica gel sachets. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025 Deter Moths Keep your clothes hole-free and smelling fresh by placing cinnamon sticks in sachets to keep moths at bay. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025 There are sachets and steamers. Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025 In that case, place the homemade sachets in adjacent areas and focus on properly sealing the food. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025 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 10 Jan. 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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