Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun packet
4 senses of packet
Sense 1
package, bundle, packet, parcel -- (a collection of things wrapped or boxed together)
=> collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage -- (several things grouped together or considered as a whole)
Sense 2
packet -- ((computer science) a message or message fragment)
=> message -- (a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message")
Sense 3
packet -- (a small package or bundle)
=> package, parcel -- (a wrapped container)
Sense 4
mailboat, mail boat, packet, packet boat -- (a boat for carrying mail)
=> boat -- (a small vessel for travel on water)