briefcase

noun

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

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But a kirigamoid bicycle helmet can simply fold flat for easy storage inside a backpack, briefcase, or desk drawer. New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026 These included fabrications of Richard Serra’s Tilted Arc, 1981, and On Kawara’slost briefcase, stolen during a 1979 trip. Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026 The two were also snapped leaving SoFi hot spot Papi Steak, home of the $1,000 Wagyu tomahawk in a briefcase. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025 What’s in that briefcase, Shawn? Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Dec. 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 8 Jan. 2026.

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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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