briefcase

noun

Definition of briefcasenext
as in attaché

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Recent Examples of briefcase The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop shows up ready to work, with a snappy Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a generous 32GB of RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD in its (figurative) briefcase. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026 After the match, a briefcase of cash exploded in McDonagh and Mysterio’s face. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Bags were also strong, with new messenger and briefcase shapes in grain leather, while footwear saw new lace-up wallabies and the sleek leather flip-flop. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Now, the world is full of tributes to the maestro of monetary policy—the Oracle, the Fed Chairman who steered the American economy for nearly two decades under four presidents, the man whose briefcase and eyebrows moved bond markets. — John Hope Bryant, Time, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for briefcase
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefcase
  1. valise
  2. wallet
  3. handbag
  4. carryall
  5. carry-on
  6. holdall
  7. portmanteau
Noun
  • But in Vienna, Pollak kept a mistress, and Milena had to take a job porting valises at the train station just to make ends meet.
    — Christine Estima September 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
  • That a kindly bellhop from The Balmoral, our hotel adjacent to the station, loaded our valises off a trolley cart did little to rein in these trappings.
    — Ross Kenneth Urken, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2024
Definition of valise
Noun
  • Whether shoppers are grabbing a traditional half-gallon or splurging on a unique pint, the current relief might be a little bit sweeter on their wallets this weekend.
    — Isabelle LaBianco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Anyone looking for a last-minute ticket to see Lionel Messi and Argentina face off against Lamine Yamal and Spain in the World Cup final should be ready to dig deep into the wallet for the credit card with the biggest balance possible.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of wallet
Noun
  • There’s a reason Old Navy is a go-to of mine and shoppers all across the country for everyday clothing, shoes, and handbags.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
  • Interiors can be enrobed in leather matching the pattern of a handbag, while backup cameras are embedded into chrome bumpers.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of handbag
Noun
  • That’s where an oversized tote bag comes in, and Angelina Jolie just made a compelling case for the roomy carryall.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Below, snag my new favorite Cuyana for Faherty carryall, its larger companion, and Holmes’s exact style.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 July 2026
Definition of carryall
Noun
  • The Venture 75 is ideal for stashing in one of your tent’s mesh pockets, your daypack, or your carry-on.
    — Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
  • This unlikely MacGyver manages to somehow do it all while taking up limited real estate in my carry-on.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of carry-on
Noun
  • Many holdalls are potential security risks, and priority one for FIFA is maintaining a trouble-free World Cup.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The actor toted two holdalls in suede mint green and black padded leather by Balenciaga bags and Gucci.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of holdall
Noun
  • Soon my entire feed was pugs and poodles and beagles and portmanteau blends with absurd names like golden doodle and cavapoo.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • Long before the portmanteau of edutainment was a thing, AG was producing stories and dolls which illustrated its definition.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
Definition of portmanteau

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