Meaning & Definition of word "Packet"

Packet

/ˈpækɪt/

noun:

  • 1. A small container or bundle used for packaging goods or information.
    • Example: She opened the packet of seeds and began to plant them in the garden.
  • 2. A set of data or information sent over a network.
    • Example: The computer sent a packet of data to the server to request the webpage.
  • 3. A pre-packaged quantity or unit of something.
    • Example: You can buy a packet of biscuits at the store.

verb:

  • 1. To place items into a packet or to prepare items for packaging.
    • Example: They will packet the orders for delivery this afternoon.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'pacquet', diminutive of 'pac', meaning 'bundle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

packet of information:

a small collection of data.

care package:

a parcel of food or personal items sent to someone.

data packet:

a formatted unit of data in networking.

Related Words

pack:

to wrap or bundle something.

package:

a container or wrapped item.

Slang Meanings of packet

Meaning: A term for a bag of illicit drugs.

Example Sentence: He sold a packet on the street.

Meaning: A small amount of money.

Example Sentence: He made a packet playing poker.