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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The leaves smell like freshly mown hay when crushed and are often dried for potpourri or sachets. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025 For well-rounded hair, skin, nail, and immune support, simply mix one sachet of powder with water to be enjoyed hot or iced. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025 Not one shop or medical center onboard could supply guests with gastrointestinal suspension medication or replacement salts/fluid sachets. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 Sets were littered with ice coolers and sachets of isotonic powder. Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025 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 2 Jun. 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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