Meaning of the word packet in English

What does packet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

packet

US /ˈpæk.ɪt/

UK /ˈpæk.ɪt/

a small paper or cardboard container, typically containing a small quantity of something

Example:

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She bought a packet of crisps.

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Please hand me that packet of sugar.

Synonym:

package parcel bag pouch container

a small, usually flat, parcel or container

Example:

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The mailman delivered a small packet to our door.

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She received a packet of documents from her lawyer.

Synonym:

parcel bundle package wad sheaf

a unit of data transmitted over a network

Example:

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The network sent the data in small packets.

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Each packet contains a header and the actual data.

Synonym:

datagram frame segment

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