briefcase

noun

brief·​case ˈbrēf-ˌkās How to pronounce briefcase (audio)
: a flat flexible case for carrying papers or books

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Howie Mandel, lots of models, and briefcases that possibly led to lots of cash. Lindsay Soll, EW.com, 25 July 2025 Stauffenberg's briefcase bomb failed to kill Hitler, but the example of the German resistance helped shape post-war democratic institutions and continues to inspire moral courage today. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 On this day in 1944, Col. Claus von Stauffenberg attempted to assassinate Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, but failed as a briefcase bomb injured but did not kill the dictator. AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025 Although some of the offerings overlap, the new accessories store concept features a full range of bags, from purses to briefcases, as well as an assortment of the Mr. and Mrs. Thom bags, which are displayed as art objects in the gallery-like space. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for briefcase

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First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of briefcase was in 1900

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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefcase. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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briefcase

noun
brief·​case ˈbrēf-ˌkās How to pronounce briefcase (audio)
: a flat case for carrying papers or books

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