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

My two-in-one Patagonia backpack and duffel remains unblemished after years of use. — Jack Collins, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Almost 90% of shoppers, meantime, give the duffel a full, five-star review, with users praising the durability and versatility of the bag. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Traveling with a backpack instead of a tote or duffel makes your life easier—period. — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 2 July 2026

There was defender Jules Koundé, who toted a Louis Vuitton monogrammed duffel, followed by forward Ousmane Dembélé, who sported an Hermès Haut à Courroies—sometimes referred to as an HAC—in black leather and big enough to carry a stowaway. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 11 June 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