satchel

noun

satch·​el ˈsa-chəl How to pronounce satchel (audio)
: a small bag often with a shoulder strap
satchelful noun

Examples of satchel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Incontinence pads fit snugly in larger handbags and satchels. Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 15 July 2024 But while spring handbag trends have been marked by more oversized totes and satchels — practical for long days that take you from the office to the gym — summer will see the return of mini bags, more suitable for vacations and outdoor spritz evening dates. Refinery29 Staff, refinery29.com, 1 May 2024 If they’re charged, carriers also are trained to stand their ground, protect themselves by using their mail satchel as a shield, and spray out some dog repellent if necessary. Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 24 June 2024 Then David Blum comes along next [with] really witty phrase calls, so Hollywood can grab us and put us in a satchel. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for satchel 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English sachel, from Anglo-French sachel, sacel, from Late Latin saccellum, diminutive of Latin sacculus, diminutive of saccus bag — more at sack

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of satchel was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Satchel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satchel. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

satchel

noun
satch·​el ˈsach-əl How to pronounce satchel (audio)
: a small bag often with a shoulder strap

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