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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Mix one sachet with 12 or 16 ounces of cold water, and shake well. Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024 This teapot would make a lovely gift for Mom alongside a few sachets of her favorite blends. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024 Behind each door on the calendar is a full-size single-serve sachet of indulgent hot chocolate made from real chocolate flakes and not sugary powder. Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Ward off pests by storing wool clothing with cedar balls or herb sachets that contain lavender, mint, rosemary, thyme, or cloves. Use a clothes steamer set on low heat to help remove wrinkles and odors from wool garments. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 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 18 Jan. 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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