duffel

noun

duf·​fel ˈdə-fəl 

variants or duffle

1

: a coarse heavy woolen material with a thick nap

2

: transportable personal belongings, equipment, and supplies

3

: duffel bag

4

: duffle coat

Examples of duffel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pieces spotlighted in the campaign imagery include the Starlet, Gucci duffel and GG Marmont bags, along with the Paparazzo in supple suede calfskin. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Amazon’s travel bag deals include sleek duffels and roomy backpacks for short trips, plus anti-theft purses for keeping everyday essentials close. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026

There is, of course, a limit to how much weekend magic one duffel can perform. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Ahead of me, a man wearing a green Goyard backpack and Goyard duffel walked behind his wife and twin sons. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Dutch duffel, from Duffel, Belgium

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing duffel

• duffel bag
• duffel coat

Rhymes for duffel

• duffle
• muffle
• ruffle
• scuffle
• shuffle
• truffle
• reshuffle

Kids Definition

duffel

noun

duf·​fel ˈdəf-əl 

: an outfit of supplies (as for camping) : kit