briefcase

noun

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

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But Daniel Penny didn’t let go, not for six minutes, not until Neely was as lifeless as any of the backpacks or briefcases passengers had carried on the train that day. Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024 Our favorite work travel pack in our guide to the Best Carry-on Luggage, this bag can be carried as a backpack or a briefcase. Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024 Based in part on Cooke’s own experiences in lesbian bars in the ’90s, Drive-Away Dolls tells the story of two young lesbians (Geraldine Viswanathan and Qualley) who embark on a road trip to Tallahassee only to discover their driveaway car has a mysterious steel briefcase stowed in the trunk. Samantha Allen, Them, 20 Nov. 2024 Prosecutors were still packing their briefcases as Trump's voice could be heard from just beyond the doors. Graham Kates, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for briefcase 

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Dec. 2024.

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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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