duffel bag

noun

: a soft oblong bag for personal belongings

Examples of duffel bag in a Sentence

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This convenient weekender duffel bag is the ultimate solution to packing for short trips. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025 Yeti — Set to open this summer on the mall’s lower level near Nordstrom, Yeti will sell the company’s full line of luxury coolers, beverage containers, duffel bags, and carrying cases. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025 Herrera Garcia arrived before medics, running into the facility quickly to pick up two duffel bags full of narcotics while the kids lay unconscious on the floor. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025 Now through December 7, save up to 70% off toiletry bags, duffel bags, backpacks, and more from Bagsmart. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for duffel bag

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of duffel bag was in 1917

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“Duffel bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duffel%20bag. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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duffel bag

noun
: a soft oblong bag for personal belongings

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