briefcase

noun

brief·​case ˈbrēf-ˌkās 

: a flat flexible case for carrying papers or books

Examples of briefcase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There were no witnesses who saw Gaston sign that will and Mittrick alleged that the document had been stolen from his briefcase. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 16 July 2026

The police eventually found a briefcase with $200,000 and brought Garrett in for questioning. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Even his more understated picks, like a Kelly Dépêches briefcase, show the man knows ball. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 10 July 2026

And when not traveling, use these locks to secure toolboxes, briefcases, pelican cases, backpacks, gym lockers, and more. — Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for briefcase

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• carcase
• crankcase

Kids Definition

briefcase

noun

brief·​case ˈbrēf-ˌkās 

: a flat case for carrying papers or books