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

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

Accessories include a Gore-Tex cap, beanies, base camp duffels and even a blanket. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 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

The shop sells small-batch fanny packs, sling bags, duffels, and quirky outdoor goods, like a log carrier, designed and produced in the couple’s studio across the street, as well as products from other regional makers. — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 18 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