satchel

noun

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

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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 This satchel has similar crocodile-texturing and the same dome shape that, even without the embossing, would outshine others. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 This Michael Kors satchel combines fashion with functionality and has a beautiful, sophisticated style. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025 Investigators recovered the satchel and found a loaded Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun and drugs inside the bag. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 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

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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“Satchel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satchel. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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satchel

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

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