What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
package
Example
I received a package from my friend in the mail. [package: noun]
Example
The package includes a set of books and a DVD. [package: noun]
Example
The software package comes with a user manual. [package: noun]
packet
Example
Can you pass me a packet of tissues? [packet: noun]
Example
I need a packet of yeast for the recipe. [packet: noun]
Example
The packet size for this network is 1500 bytes. [packet: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Package is more commonly used than packet in everyday language, especially in the context of shipping and delivery. Packet is less common but still widely used in specific contexts, such as food packaging and computer networks.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between package and packet?
Both package and packet are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
