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sachet

sa·chet
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sa-shey or, esp. British, sash-ey]
    • /sæˈʃeɪ or, esp. British, ˈsæʃ eɪ/
    • /ˈsæʃ.eɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sa-shey or, esp. British, sash-ey]
    • /sæˈʃeɪ or, esp. British, ˈsæʃ eɪ/

Definitions of sachet word

  • noun sachet a small bag, case, or pad containing perfuming powder or the like, placed among handkerchiefs, lingerie, etc., to impart a pleasant scent. 1
  • noun sachet Also, sachet powder. the powder contained in such a case. 1
  • noun sachet small packet 1
  • countable noun sachet A sachet is a small closed plastic or paper bag, containing a small quantity of something. 0
  • noun sachet a small sealed envelope, usually made of plastic or paper, for containing sugar, salt, shampoo, etc 0
  • noun sachet a small soft bag containing perfumed powder, placed in drawers to scent clothing 0

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Origin of sachet

First appearance:

before 1475
One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Middle French, equivalent to sach- (combining form of sac sack1) + -et -et

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Parts of speech for Sachet

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sachet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

sachet usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for sachet

noun sachet

  • attar — an essential oil from flowers, esp the damask rose, used pure or as a base for perfume
  • balminess — mild and refreshing; soft; soothing: balmy weather.
  • eau de cologne — cologne.

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