packet
noun
pack·et
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Definition of packet
1a
: a small bundle or parcel
b
: a small thin package
c British
(1)
: pay envelope
d
chiefly British
: a considerable amount
that trip will cost a packet
2a
: a number of letters dispatched at one time
b
: a small group, cluster, or mass
3
: a passenger boat usually carrying mail and cargo
4
British
: a pack of cigarettes
5
: a short fixed-length section of data that is transmitted as a unit in an electronic communications network
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Examples of packet in a Sentence
I got two packets of broccoli seeds to plant this summer.
He puts two packets of sugar in his coffee.
Could you get me another packet of ketchup?
Your information packet includes a map and a schedule of all the events at the conference.
I received the packet of legal papers today.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Cuban-Style Pork Shoulder with Mojo Sauce Makes 6 servings A relatively hot oven cooked the pork faster, and enclosing it completely in a packet of foil and kitchen parchment paper kept the meat moist, eliminating the need to baste. — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipes: Four perfect tacos featuring fish, turkey, or mojo pork," 4 Sep. 2019 If using a gas grill, place the chips in a foil packet with holes poked in the top. — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Unrushed rice is key to success with homemade sushi," 6 Aug. 2019 If using a gas grill, put the soaked chips in a foil packet with holes poked in it or use a smoker box. — Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Ribs: 5 sure-fire tips for grilling perfect ribs," 30 June 2019 Trevino likes to roast beets with olive oil and herbs in individual foil packets. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "Yes, It Is Possible to Prep and Cook Beets Without Making a Huge Mess—Here's How," 27 Feb. 2019 Happer’s proposal was laid out in a packet of documents circulated this week to a long list of Trump administration officials. — Andrew Revkin, National Geographic, "Does the U.S. need a ‘presidential climate security committee’?," 22 Feb. 2019 In one hand, Kim is holding her mobile phone, and in the other, a packet of Gobstoppers. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kim Kardashian West Says She’s Dressed Up 'Like a Doll' in Her Tiny Bandage Dress," 2 Dec. 2018 Should the city include prepaid postage in each packet, increasing the odds that the vouchers would be used, but also increasing the costs? — Sarah Kliff, Vox, "Seattle’s radical plan to fight big money in politics," 5 Nov. 2018 PillPack uses software and robots to deliver medicines in presorted packets to patients across the country that take multiple medicines. — Casey Ross, STAT, "As Atul Gawande steps into a risky health CEO role, here are five challenges he faces," 9 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'packet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for packet
packet
noun
English Language Learners Definition of packet
US
: a small, thin package
British
: a package in which something is sold and bought
US
: a group of things that have been gathered together for a particular purpose and usually put into a container (such as a folder or a large envelope)
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packet
noun
pack·et
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Kids Definition of packet
: a small package
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