duffel

noun

duf·​fel ˈdə-fəl How to pronounce duffel (audio)
variants or duffle
1
: a coarse heavy woolen material with a thick nap
2
: transportable personal belongings, equipment, and supplies
3
4

Examples of duffel in a Sentence

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For just $20, take home a carry-on duffel with quiet wheels, a telescoping handle, carry handles, three large external pockets, and durable material sure to last trip after trip. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024 Her idea was to wrap everything in plastic bags and hide them inside our giant duffel of laundry. Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024 The best part about this duffel is its adjustable straps that convert it from a hand-carry bag to a sling-style shoulder bag to a backpack in almost no time. Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 The brand is currently offering 20 percent off kits, including two-piece luggage sets and backpack and duffel sets. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for duffel 

Word History

Etymology

Dutch duffel, from Duffel, Belgium

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of duffel was in 1677

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“Duffel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duffel. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

duffel

noun
duf·​fel ˈdəf-əl How to pronounce duffel (audio)
: an outfit of supplies (as for camping) : kit

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