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briefcase

noun

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

Examples of briefcase in a Sentence

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People returning home from work and school stood with their briefcases and backpacks, staring at the flickering orange as daylight faded. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025 A number of Detroit Athletic Club members having been training to march as a briefcase drill team for months and will perform at America's Thanksgiving Parade this year. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025 Morgan struggled with alcohol addiction, and it was noted in Aljean Harmetz’s book, The Making of the Wizard of Oz, that the actor came to work each day with a small black briefcase containing liquor. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025 Dumb and Dumber Two incredibly stupid friends embark on a cross-country road trip to return a briefcase full of money, completely unaware that it was meant for criminals. Caitlin White, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for briefcase

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 8 Dec. 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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