duffel bag

noun

Synonyms of duffel bagnext
: a soft oblong bag for personal belongings

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After each trip, testers completed detailed review forms, scoring duffel bags quantitatively on factors like durability, weatherproofing, and organization. Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026 Only pack the necessities in a compact carry-on backpack or small duffel bag and check the rest. Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026 Another carried a black duffel bag. Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026 The recruits then travel to pick up duffel bags of bulk cash from cocaine sales, with each depositing hundreds of thousands of dollars at ATMs into the bank accounts of the fake companies. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duffel bag

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of duffel bag was in 1903

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“Duffel bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duffel%20bag. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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duffel bag

noun
: a soft oblong bag for personal belongings

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