satchel

noun

satch·​el ˈsa-chəl How to pronounce satchel (audio)
Synonyms of satchel
: a small bag often with a shoulder strap
satchelful noun

Examples of satchel in a Sentence

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My Le Pliage Original Mini Pouch has been my favorite purchase of 2026 so far, so I was thrilled to see that Gilt is offering this all-leather satchel version for 22 percent off. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026 Use airtight containers or garment bags to keep out bugs, and consider storing clothing with natural repellents like cedar blocks or lavender satchels. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026 One brought her knitting, and most carried some sort of prop — a cane, a book, satchels like those carried by people who made Philadelphia their home in the 1700s. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 May 2026 According to Worley, a handgun was found in the satchel, and a knife was recovered from the man. Bryant Reed, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for satchel

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sachel, from Anglo-French sachel, sacel, from Late Latin saccellum, diminutive of Latin sacculus, diminutive of saccus bag — more at sack

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of satchel was in the 14th century

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“Satchel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satchel. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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satchel

noun
satch·​el ˈsach-əl How to pronounce satchel (audio)
: a small bag often with a shoulder strap

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