satchel

noun

satch·​el ˈsa-chəl 

: a small bag often with a shoulder strap

satchelful

ˈsa-chəl-ˌfu̇l 

noun

Examples of satchel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During the arrest, officers noticed a brown satchel with a brown-and-black strap that Jones had been wearing during the livestream. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Other highlights included turndown service, with chocolates and a satchel of lavender brought to your bed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

The 1,200-piece kit features Grogu in his beskar armor, with a satchel to carry his equipment (or snacks). — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026

Officers found a handgun loaded with an extended ammunition magazine along with empty extended magazine in a satchel Borrego was wearing, according to the District Attorney’s Office. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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

Kids Definition

satchel

noun

satch·​el ˈsach-əl 

: a small bag often with a shoulder strap