Meaning & use
sachet
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A small, sealed packet or bag containing a small quantity of a substance, such as sugar, shampoo, or scented material.
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The hotel left a sachet of shampoo and a bar of soap in the bathroom.
She tucked a lavender sachet into the drawer to keep the clothes smelling fresh.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from French; commonly used for single-serving toiletries, condiments, and scented drawer fresheners.
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