sachet

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈsæʃeɪ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/sæˈʃeɪ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(sa shā′ or, esp. Brit., sash′ā)


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
sa•chet /sæˈʃeɪ/USA pronunciation   n. 
  1. [countable] a small bag or pad containing sweet-smelling powder.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
sa•chet  (sa shā′ or, esp. Brit., sash′ā),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Clothinga small bag, case, or pad containing perfuming powder or the like, placed among handkerchiefs, lingerie, etc., to impart a pleasant scent.
  2. ClothingAlso, sachet′ pow′der. the powder contained in such a case.
  • Middle French, equivalent. to sach- (combining form of sac sack1) + -et -et
  • 1475–85

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
sachet /ˈsæʃeɪ/ n
  1. 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
Etymology: 19th Century: from Old French: a little bag, from sac bag; see sack1
'sachet' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
ice pack - pomander - snuff-dipping

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