Meaning of the word sachet in English

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sachet

US /sæʃˈeɪ/
UK /ˈsæʃ.eɪ/

Noun

1.

a small perfumed bag or pad used to scent clothes, linen, etc.

Example:
She placed a lavender sachet in her drawer to keep her clothes smelling fresh.
The old wardrobe had a faint scent of rose from the forgotten sachet.
2.

a small, sealed bag or packet containing a single portion of a substance, such as shampoo, sugar, or condiments

Example:
The hotel provided small sachets of shampoo and conditioner.
He added a sachet of sugar to his coffee.