Spell Bee Word: Sachet

What does sachet mean?

Word: Sachet

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Sachet means a small sealed packet holding a little amount of something, such as shampoo, sugar or ketchup.

Synonyms: packet

How do you spell sachet?

Syllables: sa - chet

Tricky part: The word comes from French, so the ch says sh, as in chef.

Watch out for: sashet, sachette

Memory tip: Think of a chef from France: in sachet, as in chef, the ch says sh.

Sachet in a sentence

Example 1: Open the sachet slowly so the ketchup does not spill.

Example 2: Each tea bag box came with a sachet of sugar.

Example 3: Papa keeps a shampoo sachet in his travel bag.

Fun Fact

Sauces such as ketchup are often sold in small sachets that hold just enough for one meal.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Champ

Which of the words cannot be made using the letters in the given word?

sachet

a) chess
b) teach
c) chest
d) hats

Show answer

a) chess. Chess needs two s's, and sachet has only one.

Spell Spies

Choose the option with no spelling errors:

a) sachet, towel, spunge, buket
b) sachet, towell, sponje, bucket
c) sachet, towle, sponge, bucket
d) sachet, towel, sponge, bucket

Show answer

d) sachet, towel, sponge, bucket. Towel ends in el, sponge has an o after the p, and bucket needs a c before the k.

Spellacadabra

From which option does a letter need to be removed to make a meaningful word?

a) basket
b) bottle
c) carton
d) satchet

Show answer

d) satchet. Take out the t: the ch comes straight after sa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A sachet is usually opened by ______.

a) pulling a zip
b) turning a key
c) unscrewing a lid
d) tearing off a corner

Show answer

d) tearing off a corner

2. In which word does ch also sound like sh?

a) machine
b) lunch
c) chair
d) cheese

Show answer

a) machine

Associated Words

More Class 3 Winter Spell Bee words starting with sa: salary, satisfy, savings

More words from this list

stink, undergarment, anorak, choir, cymbal, ferret, holly, muddle

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