Thesaurus results for SATCHEL

satchel

noun

as in backpack

a small bag that is carried over your shoulder and that is used for carrying clothes, books, etc. He carefully loaded his satchel before departing for a day at the park.

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Recent Examples of satchel Save at least 60 percent on totes, shoulder bags, crossbody styles, satchels, backpacks, and more. —

Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 Piles of composition paper spilled from old satchels. —

Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 Madewell Belted Satchel Bag Madewell’s take on the buckled bag trend is this chic satchel that comes in an array of winter-friendly colors. —

Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026 Keep scrolling for more amazing crossbodies, totes, satchels, backpacks, and more from the Michael Kors Outlet’s winter sale. —

Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for satchel

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backpack

Noun

At school, the student noticed the handgun inside their backpack and told a school counselor, according to the DA's office.

— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Moreno-Gama, who allegedly had kerosene in his backpack, was seen trying to hit the building's glass with a chair, according to court documents.

— Luke Barr, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026