Packet
Definition of packet:
part of speech: noun
A small package: a despatch vessel, so called from its carrying the packets of letters: a vessel plying regularly between ports.
part of speech: noun
A small package; vessel plying between ports.
part of speech: noun
A small bundle or parcel; a vessel sailing between two or more ports at regular periods, and carrying passengers. Mails, and merchandise.
part of speech: verb
Usage examples for packet:
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Put it in a packet tie it round with string, seal it up, drop it in a drawer, lock the drawer!
"Beyond", John Galsworthy. -
To a reserved, thoughtful, and scientific mind there is, about a packet of cigarettes, something undignified, something vaguely frolicsome.
"Police!!!", Robert W. Chambers. -
He called his servant, and commanded him to take this packet to the king.
"Berlin and Sans-Souci", Louise Muhlbach. -
" Don't make it so, and don't make us both miss that packet and get locked up in a St. Louis jail.
"Bring Me His Ears", Clarence E. Mulford.