briefcase

noun

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

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However, his glory was short-lived after his longtime rival Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase after revealing he was not injured, hitting Punk with a curb stomp to win the title. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025 The average person's knowledge of her acting résumé typically extends as far as her seven-year stint on Suits, but her path to that role included numerous stepping-stone gigs, from being a briefcase model on Deal or No Deal to making guest appearances on procedurals like CSI: NY and Castle. James Mercadante, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025 In addition to the Money in the Bank briefcase and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Seth Rollins was also awarded the unofficial title of WWE’s Biggest Hater. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025 Easter eggs are peppered throughout the set, with a replica of Disney’s briefcase, books on urban development, a map of Disneyland with upcoming attractions, and a photo of Abraham Lincoln, all of which were in Disney’s office in the early ‘60s. Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 17 July 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 20 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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