Pronunciation

/ˈpækɪt/

Definitions

• Noun: A small package or bundle, typically containing several items wrapped or fastened together for easy handling, transportation, or storage. For example: “She opened the packet to reveal a collection of letters from her pen pal.”
• Noun (Computing): A unit of data transmitted over a network in a single message or frame. For instance: “The file was broken down into packets and sent across the internet.”
• Verb: To put something into a packet or pack it up in this manner. For example: “I need to packet all these documents before sending them off.”

Phrases

• “Data packet” refers to a specific amount of data handled as a single entity within a communication network.
• “Packet boat” is a historical term for a ship that travels regularly between ports carrying mail, goods, or passengers.
• “Packet switching” is a method of transmitting data by breaking it down into small units called packets and routing them independently over a network.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “A sealed packet of seeds arrived in the post today.”
• Computing Noun: “Each audio stream on the platform is transmitted in digital packets.”
• Verb: “She carefully packet the fragile souvenirs to ensure they wouldn’t break during transit.”

Synonyms

• Bundle
• Parcel
• Package
• Wrapper
• Pack
• Pouch (for smaller packets)
• Datagram (in computing)