Packet

Quick meaning: Packet is a noun meaning A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel.

Meaning

A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel.

More Meanings

1. (botany) A specimen envelope containing small, dried plants or containing parts of plants when attached to a larger sheet.
2. (networking) A small fragment of data as transmitted on some types of network, notably Ethernet networks (Wikipedia).
3. (networking) A protocol data unit of the Internet Protocol.
4. (networking) A message sent over a transport layer protocol.
5. (South Africa) A plastic bag.
6. (nautical) Originally, a vessel employed by government to convey dispatches or mails; hence, a vessel employed in conveying dispatches, mails, passengers, and goods, and having fixed days of sailing; a mail boat. Packet boat, ship, vessel (Wikipedia).
7. (slang) Synonym of package (“male genitalia”).

Example Sentences

a packet of letters

a packet of biscuits

Don't throw the crisp packet on the floor!

(archaic) a travel bag containing clothing, nightwear and other accessories.

Word Forms

• packets
• pacquet
• packeting
• packeted

Synonyms for packet

Depending on context, synonyms include package, bundle, parcel, mailboat.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include package, bundle, parcel, mailboat, packaged, packaging.

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