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

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One of Parrish’s most expensive purchases was a vintage Louis Vuitton duffel that cost her $350 but retails for thousands of dollars. —Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025

Use it as a weekender or a carry-on duffel, then pack it down small when not in use. —Megan McCarty, StyleCaster, 27 Nov. 2025

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