duffel

noun

duf·​fel ˈdə-fəl How to pronounce duffel (audio)
variants or duffle
1
: a coarse heavy woolen material with a thick nap
2
: transportable personal belongings, equipment, and supplies
3
4

Examples of duffel in a Sentence

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Clark paired it with a white Gucci zip-up jacket and a monogram mini duffel. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 July 2025 Original price: $42.99 Carry your laundry to and from the laundry room with ease with this backpack duffel laundry bag. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025 Plus, the padded straps will save your shoulders—it’ll be much more comfortable than a tote or duffel. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2025 This larger Nike duffel has plenty of room to hold clothes, uniforms and sports equipment. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for duffel

Word History

Etymology

Dutch duffel, from Duffel, Belgium

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of duffel was in 1677

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“Duffel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duffel. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

duffel

noun
duf·​fel ˈdəf-əl How to pronounce duffel (audio)
: an outfit of supplies (as for camping) : kit

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