briefcase

noun

brief·​case ˈbrēf-ˌkās How to pronounce briefcase (audio)
: a flat flexible case for carrying papers or books

Examples of briefcase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most recently, McIntyre won the coveted Money in the Bank briefcase at the WWE premium live event of the same name, which guarantees him another championship match at a time of his choosing. Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 July 2024 Put the plans back in the briefcase, Mr. Secretary. Matthew Continetti, National Review, 15 June 2024 For the second straight night at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, Noah Lyles walked into Hayward Field with a silver briefcase. Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 24 June 2024 Four days later, Riley came to Jerome’s hotel with a briefcase full of figurines. Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for briefcase 

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Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of briefcase was in 1900

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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefcase. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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briefcase

noun
brief·​case ˈbrēf-ˌkās How to pronounce briefcase (audio)
: a flat case for carrying papers or books
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