duffel
Americannoun
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a camper's clothing and equipment.
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a coarse woolen cloth having a thick nap, used for coats, blankets, etc.
noun
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a heavy woollen cloth with a thick nap
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equipment or supplies, esp those of a camper
Etymology
Origin of duffel
First recorded in 1640–50; after Duffel, a town near Antwerp
Example Sentences
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Carrying backpacks and duffel bags, and wearing civilian clothes, crew members smiled and waved at a small crowd that had assembled to meet them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
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
Lewandowski was photographed coming and going from Noem’s building, one time with a duffel bag, and a neighbor said the two were often spotted in the elevator and common areas.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2025
I quietly excuse myself and carry Uncle Paul’s duffel bag to my bedroom.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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