duffel bag

noun

Synonyms of duffel bagnext
: a soft oblong bag for personal belongings

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In his apartment officers found black and gray clothing Fleming wore during the robberies as well as a black duffel bag, a gun belt with a holster, a large sum of cash still wrapped in bank currency bands, and multiple guns. Mary Ella Hastings july 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026 This one-time discount can be used on any purchase, from best-selling toiletry bags and makeup cases to foldable duffel bags and backpacks. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Alston battered Vitels over the back of her head at least five times with a pan, ultimately stuffing her lifeless body into a duffel bag and into a closet, the court heard Friday. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026 Amazon is packed with affordable duffel bags, roomy totes, backpacks, crossbody bags, and more that work for everything from weekend trips to long-haul flights. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for duffel bag

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of duffel bag was in 1903

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“Duffel bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duffel%20bag. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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duffel bag

noun
: a soft oblong bag for personal belongings

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