briefcase

noun

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

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Armed with a family recipe and a dream, the then 34-year-old set out walking door-to-door with a briefcase of beer, hoping to convince bar owners and managers to stock the brew. Alice Barlow, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2025 The next round was a bit rougher, as Lete opened the $1.25 million, $1,000, $2.25 million, and $1 million briefcases. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025 Instead of opting for a bulky briefcase or outdated backpack, more men are raiding their girlfriends’ closets or shopping in the women’s section to find the right handbag for them. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 Over the years, my Saffiano briefcase has accompanied me from one job to the next, retaining its shape and eye-catching exterior. Barry Samaha, Glamour, 21 Feb. 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 23 Mar. 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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