duffel bag
noun
a large, cylindrical bag, especially of canvas, for carrying personal belongings, originally used by military personnel.
duffel bags
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pluralof duffel bag.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In Vegas, as competitors completed their races, they were handed rectangular black or white patches emblazoned with “Hyrox Las Vegas” that can be Velcroed onto backpacks and duffel bags.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
Filmed at night, it shows the star and a group of others lugging duffel bags and equipment towards the Hollywood sign.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
He brought along two cash-stuffed duffel bags, he announced, and would hand every graduate $1,000 as they crossed the stage — $500 to keep for themselves, and $500 to give to any good cause.
From New York Times ● May 23, 2024
The 76ers presented Swift with duffel bags full of souvenirs, including a jersey signed by members of the team.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
“But then who . . .” Annabeth noticed the three yellow duffel bags, then the thermos and the bottle of vitamins I was holding.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
