packet

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈpæk.ɪt/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpakɪt/

• Audio (UK)

  (file)

Noun

Singular packet

Plural packets

A salt packet

1. (countable) A packet is a small container that goods are sold in.

   Many seed companies sell mixed packets for summer and winter gardening.

2. (countable) A packet is a small container sent in the mail.

   Participants were mailed a packet containing the survey and a cover letter.

3. (technical); (countable) A packet is a unit of information sent between two computers.

Synonyms

• box
• package
• pack
• envelope
• container
• wallet