packet
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1.8
- noun
- /ˈpækɪt/
:
paquete
- The school counselor educators sent the research packet to the professional school counselors they identified.
- information packet
- registration packet
- questionnaire packet
That's eight single serving packets free with any Element order.
- That's eight single serving packets free with any Element order.
- That is the perfect size packet of mini eggs.
- Oh my God, just open a packet of Swiss Miss.
- I would like some fiery sauce packets just because I need that.
Examples
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She handed me a packet of seeds to plant in the garden this spring.
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All right, so let's open up the packet that Chris sent over.
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That is the perfect size packet of mini eggs.
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So just going to empty this seed packet into our mixture here.
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Participants left the training sessions with a packet of information concerning childhood health and physical fitness.
Academic text (1992) -
Upon arrival at the school, the substitute should receive an informational packet and necessary materials.
Academic text (1993) -
The nine participants who read the educational packet had generally favorable evaluative comments.
Academic text (1995) -
After granting their informed consent, participants received a testing packet and materials for saliva collection.
Academic text (2008) -
Please grab a packet of sugar from the kitchen for the coffee.
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I found a packet of documents in the drawer that I need to review.
Synonyms
961
1.0
A box or parcel that holds goods for delivery
85
2.3
A group of things tied or wrapped together
27
1.1
A wrapped or boxed item sent to someone
13
2.5
A small plastic bag used to hold food or small items
Compounds
- Archaic
1
7.5
A boat that carries mail and sometimes people and goods on a regular route
How Big
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Packet comes from the word pack meaning 'bundle' and the small ending -et, so it literally meant a 'small bundle'. That's why we still use packet for a little package, like a packet of seeds or biscuits.