: a small bag often with a shoulder strap
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Madewell Belted Satchel Bag Madewell’s take on the buckled bag trend is this chic satchel that comes in an array of winter-friendly colors.
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Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Shop backpacks, satchels, and duffle bags for travel, plus everyday bags like crossbodies, totes, and sling bags.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Keep scrolling for more amazing crossbodies, totes, satchels, backpacks, and more from the Michael Kors Outlet’s winter sale.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 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
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Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Shop backpacks, satchels, and duffle bags for travel, plus everyday bags like crossbodies, totes, and sling bags.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Keep scrolling for more amazing crossbodies, totes, satchels, backpacks, and more from the Michael Kors Outlet’s winter sale.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 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
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“Satchel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satchel. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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satchel
noun
satch·el
ˈsach-əl 
: a small bag often with a shoulder strap
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