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

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There are even sleek gym duffels like the $24 Etronik Travel Bag that double as a weekender. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025 There are hefty duffels for the buy-it-for-lifers; minimalist backpacks for the overnighters; and cleverly organized bags for the strategic packers. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 July 2025 Yeti’s Panga duffels are over-engineered and built for expedition use, rafting trips, and any adventure into precipitation-prone environments. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 27 June 2025 Essentials like this roomy duffel are 15 percent off on orders over $100 until May 12. Nicol Natale, People.com, 25 Apr. 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 22 Aug. 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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