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

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The sachets also fit nicely into Rutherford’s jet-setting lifestyle between her family and work. Emma Sandler, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 According to Vida Glow, mix one sachet into 8-20 fl. oz. Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024 Bringing back the condiment bars Starbucks brown sugar sachets are seen in Starbucks Coffee in Krakow, Poland on November 4, 2022. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024 Though chamomile is available in capsules, most people most commonly come across chamomile pre-packaged in tea sachets or in the form loose form tea. Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 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 16 Nov. 2024.

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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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