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

Placed between the gums and cheeks, these small sachets (sometimes flavored with mint or fruit) deliver a quick dose of caffeine right into the bloodstream. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Just a couple of daily sachets can lead to a 10 percent weight gain over six weeks, sustaining recovery from severe acute malnutrition for less than $60 per child. —Alex Christian, Wired News, 4 Aug. 2025

The non-liquid, small sachets make for easy transport. —Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025

In 2016, nicotine pouches were introduced to the U.S. market, which are microfiber sachets containing nicotine but no tobacco leaf and have gained in popularity in recent years. —Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025

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

Rhymes for sachet

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

Kids Definition

sachet

noun

sa·​chet sa-ˈshā 

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