briefcase

noun

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

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This paved the way for Naomi to climb the ladder and grab the briefcase. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025 The dust from Worlds Collide will have to settle quickly as the attention will turn to Money in the Bank as six men and six women, respectively, will look to grab the briefcase which contains a contract for a world title shot anytime, anywhere. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025 The winner of the match receives a briefcase containing a contract for a championship match at any time and place of their choosing for up to one year. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 Inside the plane, the commanders banter and joke, unaware of what's in Lawrence's briefcase. EW.com, 20 May 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 11 Jun. 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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