duffel bag

noun

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

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Alston battered Vitels over the back of her head at least five times with a pan, ultimately stuffing her lifeless body into a duffel bag and into a closet, the court heard Friday. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026 Amazon is packed with affordable duffel bags, roomy totes, backpacks, crossbody bags, and more that work for everything from weekend trips to long-haul flights. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 Lucky for you, Amazon is slashing prices on expandable suitcases, luggage sets, and duffel bags right now. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 The wranglers hurriedly unpacked him, and Paul, greatly agitated, dived into the duffel bags after his photographic gear. Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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duffel bag

noun
: a soft oblong bag for personal belongings

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