Sachet
/ˈsæʃeɪ/ noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A small scented cloth bag filled with fragrant material such as herbs or potpourri.
- 2 a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest wordnet
- 3 A cheesecloth bag of herbs and/or spices added during cooking and then removed before serving.
- 4 A small, sealed packet containing a single-use quantity of any material.
"My burger arrived with a plastic sachet of tomato ketchup."
Example
More examples"Matthew's wool sweater smelled so sweet, thanks to the lavender sachet he kept in his closet."
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French sachet.