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

Walnew Travel Duffel Bag The Walnew travel duffel is about 16 inches wide, 11 inches tall, and 8 inches thick, which fits within many airlines’ personal item size requirements. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025

Fittingly, perhaps, England has adopted, as unofficial ambassador and strategic diplomatic envoy, a polite, anthropomorphic bear in a red hat and blue duffel coat. —Anna Russell, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025

The duffel, which retails for $185, will be available beginning Thursday on the Under Armour website, its brand houses and at select retailers. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025

Best Lululemon Black Friday Shoe and Bag Deals Travelers rejoice, because these Lululemon belt bags, totes, and duffels make jet setting so easy with their roomy silhouettes, organization-friendly compartments, and protective zippers. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 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