duffel

noun

duf·​fel ˈdə-fəl 

variants or duffle

1

: a coarse heavy woolen material with a thick nap

2

: transportable personal belongings, equipment, and supplies

3

: duffel bag

4

: duffle coat

Examples of duffel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of eating the premium patties, the couple stuffed the burgers into a large duffel, adding desserts snatched from the buffet, the blog added. —Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026

Best Bag for Family Travel When packing for your next vacation, this duffel is the ultimate solution for keeping your family organized. —Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026

The Topbag duffel slides right over your suitcase handle thanks to the trolley sleeve, instantly extending your packing space without slowing you down. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026

Accessories include leather bags inspired by the sport duffel, and minimalist footwear — ranging from flats to slippers to kitten heels — for elegance at every occasion. —Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Dutch duffel, from Duffel, Belgium

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing duffel

• duffel bag
• duffel coat

Rhymes for duffel

• duffle
• muffle
• ruffle
• scuffle
• shuffle
• truffle
• reshuffle

Kids Definition

duffel

noun

duf·​fel ˈdəf-əl 

: an outfit of supplies (as for camping) : kit