as in backpacks
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 satchels
Chic fall-ready totes, crossbody bags, satchels, and more from brands like Kate Spade, Coach, Michael Kors, and Calvin Klein are just some that made the list.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satchels
backpacks
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Since its inception, the foundation has given more than a million books to kids in the tri-state area and more than 100,000 backpacks.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel helps guests prepare for silverback sightings by providing complimentary gaiters, backpacks and hats; packing lunch for the outing; and leaving walking sticks as turndown amenities.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Satchels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satchels. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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