Dictionary Home » Dictionary Definitions » cachet

cachet

The definition of a cachet is a stamp, seal or other sign saying that something is official or approved, or a mark showing that something is superior quality or prestigious.

(noun)

An example of a cachet is a vacation request with "approved" stamped in ink.
An example of a cachet is the US President's official seal on a letter to Congress.

See cachet in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a seal or stamp on an official letter or document
any sign of official approval
1. a mark or sign showing something is genuine, authentic, or of superior quality
2. distinction; prestige
Philately a commemorative design on an envelope that marks some historical or philatelic event
a little, round wafer enclosing a bad-tasting medicine

Origin: Fr < cacher: see cache

transitive verb

Philately to print a cachet on (an envelope)

See cachet in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A mark or quality, as of distinction, individuality, or authenticity: “Federal courts have a certain cachet which state courts lack” (Christian Science Monitor).
A seal on a document, such as a letter.
a. A commemorative design stamped on an envelope to mark a postal or philatelic event.
b. A motto forming part of a postal cancellation.
A kind of wafer capsule formerly used by pharmacists for presenting an unpleasant-tasting drug.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from cacher, to press; see cache

Learn more about cachet

cachet medical definition

cachet in a sentence

link/cite print suggestion box