Sachet Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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sachet

[sæˈʃeɪ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

packaging

A small packet or bag, typically containing a single-use amount of a product such as shampoo, sugar, or spices.

Synonyms

packet, pouch, sachet bag.

Examples of usage

  • The hotel provides complimentary sachets of coffee and tea in each room.
  • She tore open the sachet of ketchup and squeezed it onto her fries.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

A small decorative bag often filled with scented powder or aromatic herbs, used to perfume clothing or linens.

Synonyms

aromatic sachet, perfumed bag, pouch.

Examples of usage

  • She placed a sachet of lavender in her drawer to keep her clothes smelling fresh.
  • The sachet of rose petals added a delicate scent to the lingerie.

Translations

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Origin of 'sachet'

The word "sachet" originated from the French language, where it means a small bag or packet. Sachets have been used for centuries in various cultures for different purposes, from storing spices to perfuming clothes. The modern usage of sachets in packaging and fashion reflects the practicality and elegance of these small bags.


Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,434, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.