packet

noun
UK: /ˈpæk.ɪt/
US: /ˈpæk.ɪt/

  1. A small container or wrapper for a quantity of something, often for sale.

    1. I bought a packet of crisps.
    2. The aid organization sent a packet of seeds to the farmers affected by the drought.

  2. A collection of data that can be sent as a single unit across a network.

    1. The data is sent in packets.
    2. Each packet of information contains the sender's address and the data itself.

Synonyms

package container bundle batch
packet verb

  1. To put something into a packet.

    1. They packet the sugar into small bags.
    2. The company plans to packet the spices for individual sale to consumers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "packet" in English means: A small container or wrapper for a quantity of something, often for sale., A collection of data that can be sent as a single unit across a network..

The phonetic transcription of "packet" is /ˈpæk.ɪt/ in British English and /ˈpæk.ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "packet": package, container, bundle, batch.

Example usage of "packet": "I bought a packet of crisps.". More examples on the page.