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
Save at least 60 percent on totes, shoulder bags, crossbody styles, satchels, backpacks, and more.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Piles of composition paper spilled from old satchels.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
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.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 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
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Piles of composition paper spilled from old satchels.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
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.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 7 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
See All Example Sentences for satchel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satchel
backpack
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Felder reached into his backpack and unfurled a sign of his own.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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It’s built to fit naturally around the body, work alongside backpacks, and stay comfortable over extended periods without getting in the way of movement.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Satchel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satchel. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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