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

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

That deal includes handbags, fashion backpacks, hobos, totes, crossbody bags, sling bags, satchels, duffel bags and boot bags, along with belts, wallets, wristlets, passport cases and key chains. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

The victim then grabbed his satchel filled with cash and threw it out the window. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

The espresso-brown Italian leather satchel is a roomy everyday bag that still looks elevated enough for dinner. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 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