Synonyms for

Packet

Verb / ˈpækʌt / / ˈpækɪt / Another word for packet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A small package or bundle

Synonyms & similar words

package bundle mailboat parcel packetboat package parcel bag sack envelope folder wrapper container box carton case sachet pouch bundle batch collection unit set assortment group

Synonyms by register

Formal

bundle package consignment shipment

Informal

parcel stuff things kit

Literary

bale wad bundle

Antonyms

whole unbroken single individual bulk mass

Common collocations

  • small packet
  • packet loss
  • data packet
  • packet switched
  • packet transmission
  • packet sender
  • packet receiver
  • packet contents

Word family

noun packet
verb packetize
adjective packaged

Usage note

While 'packet' can refer to a small bundle of items, it is most commonly used in computing to refer to a unit of data transmitted over a network.

Example sentences

  1. I bought a packet of seeds to plant in my garden.
  2. The teacher handed out a packet of worksheets for homework.
  3. The soup mix comes in a packet with instructions on the back.
  4. I need to buy a packet of envelopes to mail my letters.
  5. The store sells a packet of crayons in different colors.

Quotes

  • Love is a packet of seeds that needs tender loving care to grow into a beautiful flower.
  • A good education is a packet of seeds that will grow into a bright future.
  • Happiness is a packet of memories to be cherished forever.

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