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

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

Each box contains 15 sachets (there is also a loose-leaf version), and at just 67 cents per sachet, this is definitely a great value. —L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024

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

Kids Definition

sachet

noun

sa·​chet sa-ˈshā 

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