duffel

noun

duf·​fel ˈdə-fəl How to pronounce duffel (audio)
variants or duffle
1
: a coarse heavy woolen material with a thick nap
2
: transportable personal belongings, equipment, and supplies
3
4

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Plus, shop crossbodies, duffels, and more travel bags from $20. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025 Mini stability trainers are also great for exercisers on the go—when deflated, the Pods should fit easily into your gym bag, duffel, or carry-on. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 Aug. 2025 Silhouette spinners range from around $280 for a carry-on model to around $400 for larger roller bags, with totes, duffels, and backpacks priced under $200. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Clark paired it with a white Gucci zip-up jacket and a monogram mini duffel. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for duffel

Word History

Etymology

Dutch duffel, from Duffel, Belgium

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of duffel was in 1677

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“Duffel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duffel. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

duffel

noun
duf·​fel ˈdəf-əl How to pronounce duffel (audio)
: an outfit of supplies (as for camping) : kit

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