briefcase

noun

brief·​case ˈbrēf-ˌkās 

: a flat flexible case for carrying papers or books

Examples of briefcase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Follow along below for a survey of the worthiest briefcases on the market and make your daily commute just a little more stylish. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026

The century-of-leather theme was carried out in the details, with a film tracing Montblanc’s history playing behind two attendants stationed with open Writing Traveler briefcases, while an oversize walk-in bag doubled as the night’s photo op. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Wayne picks Gregory up at a motel, in Mobile, Alabama, and hands him a briefcase containing, among other things, a gun. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Everyone has the late-night parking garage and the briefcase full of cash in their pocket. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for briefcase

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• carcase
• crankcase

Kids Definition

briefcase

noun

brief·​case ˈbrēf-ˌkās 

: a flat case for carrying papers or books