duffel bag

noun

: a soft oblong bag for personal belongings

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In contrast to the hard, heavy trunks made from wood or leather, duffel bags were made from a dense woolen fabric and had a loose, open shape allowing the soldiers or sailors who often used them to maximize their storage potential. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 June 2025 While the brand’s nylon offerings are under $200, some Stoney Clover Lane items — particularly its duffel bags — can go up to roughly $500. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025 Right on schedule, retailers have just dropped huge sales for the long weekend, slashing prices on brand-name duffel bags, carry-on suitcases, luggage sets, and backpacks suited for the occasion. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025 By late Sunday afternoon, dozens of people in civilian clothing had begun moving rucksacks, duffel bags and other luggage off the ship. Andrew Keh, New York Times, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for duffel bag

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of duffel bag was in 1917

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“Duffel bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duffel%20bag. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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duffel bag

noun
: a soft oblong bag for personal belongings

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