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Poking out of the pen pouches on the satchel is a row of tiny state flags, representing each of the states that Michael’s office covered.—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 10 May 2025 Midsize bag styles include satchels, shoulder bags and medium totes as well as a line of double bags and classic frames inspired by style icon Lee Radziwill.—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 May 2025 In true satchel fashion, the bag features two short, carrying handles as well as a long, adjustable strap that can be added on.—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025 Made with a slightly boxier design than some of the others, this satchel has a top zipper closure, an extra flap-over fastener, two internal zip pockets, one slip pocket and comes with a matching wristlet that makes an excellent wallet.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for satchel
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
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