Basic Details
Word: Sachet
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small bag or packet that usually contains a substance like perfume, spices, or food.
Synonyms: Packet, bag, pouch
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Small but mighty: Referring to something that may be small in size, like a sachet, but has a great effect or importance. Example: "The sachet was small, but the fragrance it held was powerful."
- Wrapped up tight: When something is secure or contained well, like a sachet. Example: "The herbs were wrapped up tight in the sachet to keep them fresh."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I placed a lavender sachet in my drawer to keep my clothes smelling fresh.
Example 2: The chef added a spice sachet to the soup to enhance its flavour.
Example 3: At the market, I bought a sachet of dried herbs to use in my cooking.
Fun Fact
Sachets were originally used in the middle ages to carry perfumes and other fragrant contents, often made from natural materials like herbs and flowers.
Famous Quote
"The best fragrance is one that sparks a memory." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sachet" mean?
a) A type of drink
b) A small bag or packet
c) A kind of food
d) A herbal plant
Answer: b) A small bag or packet
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sachet"?
a) Packet
b) Box
c) Can
d) Jar
Answer: a) Packet
3. Which sentence uses "sachet" correctly?
a) The sachet danced in the wind.
b) The sachet was filled with spices for cooking.
c) The sachet flew over the fence.
d) The sachet was larger than a backpack.
Answer: b) The sachet was filled with spices for cooking.
4. Which idiom describes something small with great effect?
a) Wrapped up tight
b) Small but mighty
c) Bigger than life
d) A big fish in a small pond
Answer: b) Small but mighty
5. What is the opposite of "sachet"?
a) N/A
b) Basket
c) Bottle
d) Box
Answer: a) N/A
