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

The duffel arrives folded into its own pocket and, at first glance, doesn’t seem large enough for a week’s worth of clothes, shoes, and toiletries. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2026

Yet prices are reasonable, such as duffels for $279 to $299; backpacks for $179 to $189, and a Dopp kit for $39. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 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