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satch·​el | \ ˈsa-chəl How to pronounce satchel (audio) \

Definition of satchel

: a small bag often with a shoulder strap
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satchelful \ ˈsa-​chəl-​ˌfu̇l How to pronounce satchelful (audio) \ noun

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Recent Examples on the Web Meals arrive in a satchel and can be left outside rooms or at a lounge chair on the deck. — Corina Quinn, Condé Nast Traveler, "Virgin Voyages to Set Sail with Contactless Food Delivery, Upgraded Air Filtration," 8 Sep. 2020 Camryn had an extra satchel in her house and brought it to donate. — Courtney Mcgee, baltimoresun.com, "Towson High seniors bring needed food to a ’desert’," 8 Sep. 2020 Another popular option is the Pebble Grain Zip Zip satchel, which holds a 4.8-star rating from nearly 1,900 reviewers who praise its wide shape, ample storage space and high-quality construction. — Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, "You can get top-rated Dooney & Bourke bags for up to 65% off—but only for today," 31 Aug. 2020 There would no longer be a need for a military aide to follow the president, 24‑7, with the emergency satchel. — Washington Examiner, "Mark Esper argues he turned Trump’s animus toward Germany into a plus for European security," 6 Aug. 2020 Officers searched the Lincoln and reported finding a loaded 9mm handgun, $1,245 in cash and a Louis Vuitton satchel, according to a report. — Robin Goist, cleveland, "Cleveland man accused of robbing teen at gunpoint at Akron gas station, fleeing police," 29 June 2020 Pelican’s new Long/Deep line of protective polymer satchels in the lighter Air Case line will see quadruple duty. — T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, "The Best New Camping Gear of the Year," 7 Apr. 2020 Instead of a glove compartment, there's a removable leather satchel. — Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, "This Aston Martin supercar costs $950,000 and has no roof or windshield," 4 Mar. 2020 Bags included cross-body sunglass cases and leather bound journals for the traveler, and more substantial satchels. — Thomas Adamson And Colleen Barry, chicagotribune.com, "What (the runways say) guys will be wearing for summer 2020," 24 June 2019

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First Known Use of satchel

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for satchel

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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The first known use of satchel was in the 14th century

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14 Sep 2020

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“Satchel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satchel. Accessed 21 Oct. 2020.

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satchel

noun
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English Language Learners Definition of satchel

: a small bag that is carried over your shoulder and that is used for carrying clothes, books, etc.

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satchel

noun
satch·​el | \ ˈsa-chəl How to pronounce satchel (audio) \

Kids Definition of satchel

: a small bag (as for carrying clothes or books) that often has a shoulder strap

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