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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The bag also comes in three distinct styles; The Cristina satchel ($450), The Cristina small satchel ($350) and The Cristina tote ($395).
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
If they’re charged, they’re trained to stand their ground, protect themselves with the mail satchel as shield, and spray dog repellent if necessary.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
They are also trained to stand their ground during an attack, using their satchel or dog repellent to defend themselves if necessary.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Within that satchel, there were 120 poor quality credit cards and a wallet that contained three passports — two from Moldova and one from the neighboring Romania in Eastern Europe.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
If they’re charged, they’re trained to stand their ground, protect themselves with the mail satchel as shield, and spray dog repellent if necessary.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
They are also trained to stand their ground during an attack, using their satchel or dog repellent to defend themselves if necessary.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Within that satchel, there were 120 poor quality credit cards and a wallet that contained three passports — two from Moldova and one from the neighboring Romania in Eastern Europe.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satchel
backpack
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Simply affix the clip to the zipper on your suitcase or backpack and snap both sides together.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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September marks more than the return of pencils, backpacks, and lunchboxes.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Satchel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satchel. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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