: a small bag often with a shoulder strap
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Saldaña rocked a casual look with her new 'do, wearing light jeans, a navy blazer, a purple button down and a pink crossbody satchel bag.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
The postal employee told police that a driver stopped in front of her, made verbal threats toward her and demanded her postal satchel and key.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
He was found with a satchel seen on video footage and two firearms, authorities said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
Two firearms and a satchel were also recovered near his remains.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
The postal employee told police that a driver stopped in front of her, made verbal threats toward her and demanded her postal satchel and key.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
He was found with a satchel seen on video footage and two firearms, authorities said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
Two firearms and a satchel were also recovered near his remains.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Satchel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satchel. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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satchel
noun
satch·el
ˈsach-əl 
: a small bag often with a shoulder strap
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