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duffel bag

noun

Definition of duffel bagnext
as in backpack

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Recent Examples of duffel bag Officers were told that a man was holding a firearm and carrying a duffel bag. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 25 July 2026 Rice was standing in front of a new duffel bag that featured logos for the Yankees and the 2026 All-Star Game. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 13 July 2026 The duffel bag was adorned with the All-Star Game logo and there was an Old English D on each end. — CBS News, 12 July 2026 This is the bestselling sports duffel bag on Amazon right now with more than 4,000 units sold in the last month alone. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for duffel bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duffel bag
  1. backpack
  2. satchel
  3. tote
  4. knapsack
  5. rucksack
  6. pouch
  7. haversack
  8. sack
Noun
  • For easy carrying, the tool features a lanyard hole and a clip for attaching it to a pocket or backpack.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Many items logged as physical evidence at the scene — outside of vehicle debris, a brown sweater, backpack, U-lock, keys and scuff marks — were blacked out in the report.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of backpack
Noun
  • 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
  • Completing each look is a selection of DKNY handbags, including the Rivington satchel and the Bryar satchel, distinguished by its belt and pocket detailing designs.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of satchel
Noun
  • In pictures obtained by the Daily Mail, Cyrus kept it casual in a brown sweatshirt, pairing it with black pants, flip-flops, and a leather tote.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Fogwell recommends immediately returning valuables to a carry-on, backpack, travel tote, or clothing pocket after use.
    — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of tote
Noun
  • My trusty knapsack has come with me on European adventures and weekend trips, but sadly, it’s begun to show signs of wear and tear after years of regular use.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • Since then, numerous gloves have been found scattered near the main drag as well as a knapsack sold at Walmart.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of knapsack
Noun
  • The canopy and the fan assembly can be folded up and stored in a large rucksack for transportation, which can be unpacked and reassembled in eight minutes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Police officers investigated the discovery to see if the rucksack was evidence of a long-ago mountaineering accident.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of rucksack
Noun
  • Deterra Drug Deactivation System test The Deterra Drug Deactivation System is a biodegradable pouch that uses activated charcoal to adsorb medications after warm water is added.
    — Sunny Linnebur, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • These pouches from Amazon are similar—without the first class price tag.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of pouch
Noun
  • Elsewhere, the design features a small capsule of Normandy sand and a strap made from an M-1928 haversack, the backpacks widely used by the US Army during World War II.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Each foot soldier carried a ten-pound musket, a sixteen-inch bayonet, a tin canteen, a linen haversack, and his own blanket—a battlefield luxury, since in peacetime five men typically shared two blankets.
    — / CBS News, CBS News, 13 June 2025
Definition of haversack
Noun
  • Lyons had a team-high seven tackles and a sack during the Huskies’ 41-3 DuPage Valley Conference win over host Metea Valley in Aurora on Friday.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Despite that, the Broncos have allowed only three sacks for a total of 15 yards.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of sack

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“Duffel bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duffel%20bag. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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