briefcase

noun

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

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During the shootout, Jim and Nina finally have their hands on the all-important briefcase Saxton came for, which Nina believes might hold enough evidence to bring him down. Hunter Ingram, Variety, 20 June 2025 With the Money in the Bank briefcase in his possession, Rollins and his crew could appear on any show at any time. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025 The odds-on betting favorite to capture the 2025 WWE Money in the Bank briefcase, Naomi earned this victory with a stellar character arc over the past few months. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025 Kardashian's son Psalm adorned a beige-colored suit and brown dress shoes with a matching briefcase to complete the look, which was inspired by his late grandfather, Robert Kardashian Sr. Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 May 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 29 Jun. 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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