1
a
: a small bundle or parcel
b
: a small thin package
c
British
(1)
d
chiefly British
: a considerable amount
that trip will cost a packet
2
a
: a number of letters dispatched at one time
b
: a small group, cluster, or mass
3
: a passenger boat usually carrying mail and cargo
4
British
: a pack of cigarettes
5
: a short fixed-length section of data that is transmitted as a unit in an electronic communications network
Examples of packet in a Sentence
I got two packets of broccoli seeds to plant this summer.
He puts two packets of sugar in his coffee.
Could you get me another packet of ketchup?
Your information packet includes a map and a schedule of all the events at the conference.
I received the packet of legal papers today.
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The largest coffee and donut brand in the United States has teamed up with the Jel Sert Company to bring its tasty refresher flavors to retailers near you in convenient to-go packets that are perfect to throw in your purse, beach bag, or office bag.
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
When Allegheny County Elections has processed the request, staff will send out a packet of accessible voting material, including a return envelope and a secrecy envelope, as well as an email with instructions for how to access the ballot.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 11 May 2026
That is because players making their first appearance at the tournament will wear the unique badge, which will later be authenticated, signed and eventually added to a packet of trading cards.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Use dehumidifiers or moisture-absorbing packets in closets and keep storage spaces cool and well-ventilated.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
When Allegheny County Elections has processed the request, staff will send out a packet of accessible voting material, including a return envelope and a secrecy envelope, as well as an email with instructions for how to access the ballot.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 11 May 2026
That is because players making their first appearance at the tournament will wear the unique badge, which will later be authenticated, signed and eventually added to a packet of trading cards.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Use dehumidifiers or moisture-absorbing packets in closets and keep storage spaces cool and well-ventilated.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for packet
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“Packet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packet. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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packet
noun
pack·et
ˈpak-ət 
1
: a passenger boat carrying mail and cargo on a regular schedule
2
: a small bundle or parcel
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