"packet" meaning in English

See packet in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈpæk.ɪt/ [US], /ˈpakɪt/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-packet.wav [UK] Forms: packet [singular], packets [plural]
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  1. A packet is a small container that goods are sold in.
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  2. A packet is a small container sent in the mail.
    Sense id: simple-packet-en-noun-kOj6C1kX
  3. A packet is a unit of information sent between two computers.
    Sense id: simple-packet-en-noun-GZImK2vZ Categories (other): Technical
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