briefcase

noun

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

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Naomi cashed in the briefcase in grand fashion at WWE Evolution, winning the WWE Women’s World Heavyweight Championship. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 The leather briefcase features a decorative handmade stitching, a clasp and padlock and two separate compartments. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2025 One of the most exciting moments in WWE recently was when Naomi cashed in her Money in the Bank briefcase at Evolution 2025 to become the Women's World Champion. Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025 One thing parents and kids should keep in mind is that the tax exemption does not include accessories like handbags, wallets, watches, jewelry, purses, briefcases and luggage. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for briefcase

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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 25 Aug. 2025.

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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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