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

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

Comparable to a $5,700 Bottega Veneta bag, this rich-looking satchel brims with timeless appeal. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Next to me, a woman with colorful tattoo sleeves and a tasseled leather satchel nods coolly behind her sunglasses. — Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026

This eye-catching gold slip with cream trim and sky-high slit works wonders with a simple satchel and classic Mary Janes. — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 21 June 2026