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duffel bag

American  

noun

  1. a large, cylindrical bag, especially of canvas, for carrying personal belongings, originally used by military personnel.

duffel bag British  

noun

  1. a cylindrical drawstring canvas bag, originally used esp by sailors for carrying personal articles

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Etymology

Origin of duffel bag

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

Example Sentences

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Jessica looked at her mother and then pulled something green from the opening of the duffel bag.

From Literature

Officials asked the public’s help to identify the vandal, who was wearing all black and riding around on a bike with a backpack and a duffel bag, which they believed held a chain saw.

From Los Angeles Times

Filmed at night, it shows the star and a group of others lugging duffel bags and equipment towards the Hollywood sign.

From BBC

Mom grabs both duffel bags and gets out.

From Literature

His other hand draped over a black duffel bag that contained everything else he needed.

From Literature

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