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

Major brands like Samsonite, Travelpro, and Delsey Paris are offering discounts, alongside deals on versatile carry-ons, roomy travel backpacks, weekender duffels, and more. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026

Brouk & Co Pearl Travel Jewelry Case Admittedly, my jewelry is often treated as an afterthought during travel, floating at the bottom of my toiletry bag or in a random duffel pocket. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 June 2026

There was defender Jules Koundé, who toted a Louis Vuitton monogrammed duffel, followed by forward Ousmane Dembélé, who sported an Hermès Haut à Courroies—sometimes referred to as an HAC—in black leather and big enough to carry a stowaway. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 11 June 2026

The guide had found a fishing line and hooks in his duffel. — Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 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