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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The officer removed the vent and found a black satchel, according to the probable cause statement filed in Porter County Superior Court. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025 Oversize and large styles include larger satchels and totes. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 May 2025 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 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 31 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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