briefcase

noun

brief·​case ˈbrēf-ˌkās How to pronounce briefcase (audio)
: a flat flexible case for carrying papers or books

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In each episode, players compete in challenges to secure the briefcases that will be used in that night’s game of Deal or No Deal. Peter White, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025 Whichever team secures the lowest total is up for elimination, and whoever gets the highest-value briefcase gets to choose the first person to face the banker. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025 The style was inspired by a vintage briefcase that David Beckham gave his wife. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024 With the star ready to explode into life — and threatening to engulf the Earth in the process — Joy grabs the briefcase and absorbs the seed into herself. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for briefcase 

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of briefcase was in 1900

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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefcase. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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briefcase

noun
brief·​case ˈbrēf-ˌkās How to pronounce briefcase (audio)
: a flat case for carrying papers or books
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