Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement for the weight or quantity of a commodity, especially salt or tobacco, formerly used as a tax.

“The merchant paid a tax on the packet of salt.”

2. noun

A bundle or container, especially one used for sending by post or courier.

“I sent a packet of books to my friend overseas.”

3. noun

A small group of people or things acting together.

“The packet of protesters marched through the city.”

4. noun

A unit of data or a set of related items sent over a network.

“The packet of data was transmitted over the internet.”

5. verb

To send or transmit something, especially by post or courier.

“The package was packet to the recipient’s address.”

6. verb

To enclose or wrap something, especially in a packet or bundle.

“The goods were packet and shipped overseas.”