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

Gucci had already entered the match-day conversation in 2023, when Jannik Sinner walked onto Wimbledon’s Centre Court with a custom GG duffel alongside his Head tennis bag. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 May 2026

For just $16, this sleek shoulder duffel will hold all of your outfits, shoes, and extras for a weekend away while being able to fit under your seat on the flight. —Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026

Well, the money-saving genius of this bag lies in its ability to morph between a hand-carry, standard shoulder duffel, and a rucksack, thanks to two backpack straps cleverly hidden in the base. —Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 24 Apr. 2026

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

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