briefcase

noun

Definition of briefcasenext
as in attaché

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Recent Examples of briefcase Trotsky, dressed in a cap and tweed knickerbockers, carried a briefcase and cane, walking with the bearing of a soldier. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 Hitler escaped the full force of the blast when someone moved the briefcase next to a table leg, deflecting much of the explosive force. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 There were no witnesses who saw Gaston sign that will and Mittrick alleged that the document had been stolen from his briefcase. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 16 July 2026 In the pilot, seen here, Armitage plays 9-year-old genius Sheldon, who shows up to high school donning a bowtie and equipped with a briefcase. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 15 July 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
  • Guests still have to choose to browse, and in Las Vegas particularly, retail is competing for their time and wallet with restaurants, casinos, shows, clubs and an almost relentless number of other distractions.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Abel opens the wallet Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO Greg Abel, who took over from Buffett at the start of the year, appears determined to put the record cash hoard amassed by Warren Buffett to work on buybacks and stock purchases.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of wallet
Noun
  • The look was finished with a favourite pair of pumps and a handbag by Anya Hindmarch.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Coach opened four locations of The Coach Coffee Shop in 2025, pairing pastries and espresso drinks with the brand’s handbags and accessories.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of handbag
Noun
  • Customize the little carryall with your initials for an extra special touch or the perfect present.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • Vogue’s Favorite Colorful City Totes The latest Dior Men show under Jonathan Anderson made a case for colorful carryalls styled with sharp tailoring.
    — Augustine Hammond, Vogue, 27 July 2026
Definition of carryall
Noun
  • The 2-ounce compact bottles are easy to pack in a carry-on, and are available in sets of three.
    — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • This can be especially useful if you’re pressed for space in a carry-on or beach bag.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 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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