Synonyms of 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.

Related Words

• backpack
• wallet
• knapsack
• tote
• rucksack
• pouch
• haversack
• pack
• duffel bag
• sack
• carryall
• purse
• package
• handbag
• barracks bag
• portmanteau
• traveling bag
• packet
• pocketbook
• bundle
• tote bag
• poke
• parcel
• shopping bag
• garment bag
• kit bag
• ditty bag
• flight bag
• work bag

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of satchel

At just $154, this designer-quality satchel immediately caught my attention. — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026

If a dog attacks, carriers are trained to use their mail satchel as a shield and to deploy dog repellent if necessary. — Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026

Now’s a great time to upgrade your everyday bag to a roomy satchel or invest in a tote to take to and from work thanks to these deals. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026

One brought her knitting, and most carried some sort of prop — a cane, a book, satchels like those carried by people who made Philadelphia their home in the 1700s. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 May 2026