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
Shop backpacks, satchels, and messenger bags for travel, plus everyday bags like crossbodies, totes, and sling bags.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Piles of composition paper spilled from old satchels.
—Literary Hub, 13 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
Peep swathed-in-suede shoulder bags here, as well as commuter totes, crossbodies, and stylish top-handle satchels that align with fall 2025 trends peeped on runways.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
For men, chunky loafers, caps, patterned scarves, and structured satchels will polish off any look.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
The models often sported vintage style coin purses that dangled from their necks and carried barrel bags and satchels.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Piles of composition paper spilled from old satchels.
—Literary Hub, 13 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
Peep swathed-in-suede shoulder bags here, as well as commuter totes, crossbodies, and stylish top-handle satchels that align with fall 2025 trends peeped on runways.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
For men, chunky loafers, caps, patterned scarves, and structured satchels will polish off any look.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
The models often sported vintage style coin purses that dangled from their necks and carried barrel bags and satchels.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satchels
backpacks
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While most missing items are typical things that people travel with like cellphones, backpacks and glasses, Diaz said there have been a number of unique items turned in, including a prosthetic leg, musical instruments, 55-inch-screen TVs and large generators.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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There are no general bag restrictions for SXSW overall, but festival organizers encourage festgoers to travel light and warn that larger bags and backpacks will be subject to search at some venues.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Satchels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satchels. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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