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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Tajín now has 552 school districts under contract and delivered more than 55 million low-sodium sachets last year. Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Add 4 ½ ounces of cold water or club soda to a cup for a dry version, or 3 ounces of cold water plus 1 ½ ounces of your spirit of choice for a cocktail. Place 1 sachet in the cup, then rustle or shake the sachet to speed up the flavor infusion. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025 Traveling with full-sized cans from the brand isn’t always feasible, so keeping a few sachets tucked in our bag is an easy way to consume it when needed. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025 An alternative is to make a sachet with baking soda. Lauren David, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 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 22 Mar. 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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