sachet

[sa-shey, sash-ey]

noun

1. a small bag, case, or pad containing perfuming powder or the like, placed among handkerchiefs, lingerie, etc., to impart a pleasant scent.

2. Also sachet powder. the powder contained in such a case.

sachet

/ ˈsæʃeɪ /

noun

1. a small sealed envelope, usually made of plastic or paper, for containing sugar, salt, shampoo, etc

2. 1. a small soft bag containing perfumed powder, placed in drawers to scent clothing

   2. the powder contained in such a bag

Word History and Origins

Origin of sachet¹

1475–85; < Middle French, equivalent to sach- (combining form of sac sack ¹ ) + -et -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of sachet¹

C19: from Old French: a little bag, from sac bag; see _sack ¹

Example Sentences

Police searched a black sling bag he was wearing at the time and allegedly found two small sachets of cannabis.

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People will still be able to have soy sauce with their sushi, as large soy sauce bottles and sachets haven't been affected.

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The pouches are small, pillow-like sachets that contain nicotine - a chemical found in tobacco which acts as a stimulant.

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Health experts say the pouches – small sachets that fit between the top lip and the gum, nicknamed "snus" by some teenagers - are addictive and may have other harmful side effects.

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Nicotine pouches - small sachets that fit under the top lip - are largely unregulated and there is currently no law stopping children from buying them.

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