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satchel

noun

Definition of satchel

as in backpack

a small bag that is carried over your shoulder and that is used for carrying clothes, books, etc. He carefully loaded his satchel before departing for a day at the park.

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Recent Examples of satchel The espresso-brown Italian leather satchel is a roomy everyday bag that still looks elevated enough for dinner. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026 Comparable to a $5,700 Bottega Veneta bag, this rich-looking satchel brims with timeless appeal. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 Next to me, a woman with colorful tattoo sleeves and a tasseled leather satchel nods coolly behind her sunglasses. — Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026 This eye-catching gold slip with cream trim and sky-high slit works wonders with a simple satchel and classic Mary Janes. — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for satchel

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backpack

Noun

Firearms purchased in Florida were put in small backpacks and stashed in a trashcan in the library bathroom, the department said.

— Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
The nylon backpack from 1984, also on display, is still in stores today, remarks Guerra.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of backpack

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