packet
/ˈpæk.ɪt/
verb
- To wrap or put something into a packet.
- The machine packets the tea bags automatically.
- Please packet the cookies individually for the bake sale.
- She packet the leftover snacks in a small bag.
noun
- A small container or package, often made of paper or plastic, used to hold a small amount of something.
- She opened a packet of sugar and poured it into her coffee.
- He bought a packet of gum at the convenience store.
- The seeds came in a small paper packet with instructions on the back.
- A collection of data transmitted over a computer network as a single unit.
- The router forwards the packet to the correct destination.
- A lost packet can cause delays in video streaming.
- Each data packet contains the sender's and receiver's addresses.
- A small boat that carries mail, passengers, or goods on a regular route, especially in the past.
- Passengers on the packet enjoyed a smooth crossing despite the weather.
- The packet sailed from London to New York every two weeks.
- Mail packets were essential for communication between colonies.