duffel bag

noun

Definition of duffel bagnext
as in backpack

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Recent Examples of duffel bag There, the teen gave an undercover agent posing as an Islamic State member $600 in exchange for a duffel bag containing an AK-47, four magazines and 200 rounds of ammunition, court records state. — Dan Simmons, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026 During their meetup the undercover agent handed Mohamud a large duffel bag containing an AK-47 rifle and four magazines as well as a container with 200 rounds of ammunition, according to prosecutors. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 The other alleged items on the pool table were a black duffel bag, a black MuTec brand metal safe, and a red Savior brand range-style bag. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026 One of the rescuers gets close to the canine and takes him into his arms before placing him in a duffel bag. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duffel bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duffel bag
  1. backpack
  2. satchel
  3. tote
  4. knapsack
  5. rucksack
  6. pouch
  7. haversack
  8. sack
Noun
  • Researchers suspected deliberate tampering in 146 instances, including officers covering lenses, putting cameras in pockets or backpacks, or removing them during gunfire or entry into homes.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The tragedy and its aftermath played out in front of dozens of witnesses, many of whom lived in the surrounding homes or were students still wearing their backpacks.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of backpack
Noun
  • The 1,200-piece kit features Grogu in his beskar armor, with a satchel to carry his equipment (or snacks).
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Officers found a handgun loaded with an extended ammunition magazine along with empty extended magazine in a satchel Borrego was wearing, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of satchel
Noun
  • Students can sign up for special workshops to make a specific project, like a flower tote, or book open sewing time at the warehouse space.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The iconic Overland Park Clock Tower now overlooks the district, where its farmers market welcomes thousands of tote-wielding shoppers.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of tote
Noun
  • My trusty knapsack has come with me on European adventures and weekend trips, but sadly, it’s begun to show signs of wear and tear after years of regular use.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • Since then, numerous gloves have been found scattered near the main drag as well as a knapsack sold at Walmart.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of knapsack
Noun
  • The canopy and the fan assembly can be folded up and stored in a large rucksack for transportation, which can be unpacked and reassembled in eight minutes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Police officers investigated the discovery to see if the rucksack was evidence of a long-ago mountaineering accident.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of rucksack
Noun
  • Although Irwin has not yet left the pouch completely, he can still be seen exploring outside near his mom, the KC Zoo said.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nicotine pouches contain nicotine, flavorings and other ingredients, with nicotine absorbed through the gums and lining of the mouth.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of pouch
Noun
  • Elsewhere, the design features a small capsule of Normandy sand and a strap made from an M-1928 haversack, the backpacks widely used by the US Army during World War II.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Each foot soldier carried a ten-pound musket, a sixteen-inch bayonet, a tin canteen, a linen haversack, and his own blanket—a battlefield luxury, since in peacetime five men typically shared two blankets.
    — / CBS News, CBS News, 13 June 2025
Definition of haversack
Noun
  • The search for the sack For now, Spagnuolo is choosing to focus on what matters most to him — points allowed.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Harris ranks second in tackles for loss and is tied for seventh in sacks.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of sack

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“Duffel bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duffel%20bag. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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