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
Two firearms and a satchel were also recovered near his remains.
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
Officials confirmed that Neves Valente was found with a satchel containing two firearms, and evidence recovered from the vehicle matched what was found at the Providence crime scene.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2025
Moschino Tie Me Mirror Satchel This shiny silver satchel gives any outfit a party-ready finish.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
This satchel also has side pockets as well as internal pockets, and comes with an optional shoulder strap for cross-body convenience.
—Sheri Kaz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
Officials confirmed that Neves Valente was found with a satchel containing two firearms, and evidence recovered from the vehicle matched what was found at the Providence crime scene.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2025
Moschino Tie Me Mirror Satchel This shiny silver satchel gives any outfit a party-ready finish.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
This satchel also has side pockets as well as internal pockets, and comes with an optional shoulder strap for cross-body convenience.
—Sheri Kaz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for satchel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satchel
backpack
Noun
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All supporting electronics are carried in a lightweight backpack.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Images of Liam Conejo Ramos wearing a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack surrounded by immigration officers stirred outrage over the crackdown.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Satchel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satchel. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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