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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Add 4 ½ ounces of cold water or club soda to a cup for a dry version, or 3 ounces of cold water plus 1 ½ ounces of your spirit of choice for a cocktail. Place 1 sachet in the cup, then rustle or shake the sachet to speed up the flavor infusion. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025 Traveling with full-sized cans from the brand isn’t always feasible, so keeping a few sachets tucked in our bag is an easy way to consume it when needed. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025 An alternative is to make a sachet with baking soda. Lauren David, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025 If the smell still lingers after your deep cleaning, Miller suggested putting out bowls of baking soda or sachets of charcoal to absorb the odor. Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 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 12 Mar. 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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