duffel

noun

duf·​fel ˈdə-fəl How to pronounce duffel (audio)
variants or duffle
1
: a coarse heavy woolen material with a thick nap
2
: transportable personal belongings, equipment, and supplies
3
4

Examples of duffel in a Sentence

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Totes and duffels made of such materials as polyester, nylon, canvas or cotton can usually go in the wash. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025 Etronik Gym Bag Prefer a duffel to a backpack? Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 Consider a one-of-one duffel made just for you from ivory Italian suede that’s distinctive and full of distinction. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025 The company is an online seller of rare and hard-to-find fashion items and accessories, and this duffel appears to be one of them. Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for duffel

Word History

Etymology

Dutch duffel, from Duffel, Belgium

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of duffel was in 1677

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“Duffel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duffel. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

duffel

noun
duf·​fel ˈdəf-əl How to pronounce duffel (audio)
: an outfit of supplies (as for camping) : kit

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