sachet

[ sa-shey or, esp. British, sash-ey ]

/ sæˈʃeɪ or, esp. British, ˈsæʃ eɪ /

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noun

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

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

RELATED WORDS

potpourri, fragrance, perfume

Nearby words

sacerdotalism, sachem, sachemic, sacher torte, sacher-masoch, sachet, sachs, sachs, hans, sachs, nelly, sachsen, sachsen-anhalt

Origin of sachet

1475–85; < Middle French, equivalent to sach- (combining form of sac sack¹) + -et -et

Can be confusedsachet sashay Sasha

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Examples from the Web for sachet

Another length of narrow ribbon was stitched to one end of the fourth sachet.
The Disturbing Charm|Berta Ruck
After keeping them waiting for some time, Grace swept in wearing a new gown tinkling with jets and redolent with sachet.
Talbot's Angles|Amy E. Blanchard
The book was scented with the sachet, and had a sickly perfume; it was incense to Jane.
A Singular Life|Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
There's something in the sachet that will bring you very good luck if you always keep it on where it can't be seen.
The Disturbing Charm|Berta Ruck

Odours of sachet and violets came and went elusively or mingled with those of the roses and pinks.
Vandover and the Brute|Frank Norris

British Dictionary definitions for sachet

sachet

/ (ˈsæʃeɪ) /

noun

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

a small soft bag containing perfumed powder, placed in drawers to scent clothing
the powder contained in such a bag

Word Origin for sachet

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

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Word Origin and History for sachet

sachet

"small perfumed bag," 1838, from French sachet (12c.), diminutive of sac (see sac). A reborrowing of a word that had been used 15c. in the sense "small bag, wallet."