Skip to main content

packeta small container or wrapper holding a quantity of something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a small container or wrapper holding a quantity of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpækɪt/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother always carries a packet of tissues and a packet of mints in her purse.
  • The IT guy explained that my email got stuck because a data packet decided to take a vacation somewhere in cyberspace.
  • She ordered a packet of seeds online to start her vegetable garden.

packet

NOUN

[/ˈpækɪt/]

a small container or wrapper holding a quantity of something

a friendly cashier scans different small packages and containers on the counter. She holds up a small box of cookies while other tiny containers of snacks sit nearby. The customer reaches for a small bag of chips from a display rack. More small wrapped items like candy bars and gum packages fill the checkout area. Other shoppers in line hold their own small containers and packages.  small containers and wrappers holding quantities of different products
💡 Concept

a friendly cashier scans different small packages and containers on the counter. She holds up a small box of cookies while other tiny containers of snacks sit nearby. The customer reaches for a small bag of chips from a display rack. More small wrapped items like candy bars and gum packages fill the checkout area. Other shoppers in line hold their own small containers and packages. small containers and wrappers holding quantities of different products

The packet fell from his jacket as he dropped his racket!
🎵 Rhyme

The packet fell from his jacket as he dropped his racket!

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpækɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpækɪt/

🌳Etymology

Rootpack
Suffix--et

🎵Rhyme

bracketjacketracket
bracket
jacket
racket

🔗Collocations

data packet
packet of cigarettes
information packet
packet loss
sealed packet
packet switching

📝Examples

My grandmother always carries a packet of tissues and a packet of mints in her purse.

😄 Fun example

The IT guy explained that my email got stuck because a data packet decided to take a vacation somewhere in cyberspace.

She ordered a packet of seeds online to start her vegetable garden.

😄 Fun example

The chef tore open a packet of instant soup and wondered where his culinary career went wrong.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

packagebundlepouchsachetenvelope

Antonyms

bulkwhole

Related

containerwrapperparcelnetworkdata

Want to master 19,000+ words?

Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.