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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This duffel contained Manners’ Garmin satellite messenger, as well as their tent, stove, fuel, portable power banks, one pair of crampons and ice axes, down pants and headlamp, and other essentials. Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024 Kelce also added on a round-neck t-shirt and a graphic baseball cap, completing his look with leather slides, chunky silver chainlink necklaces and a woven Bottega Veneta duffel. Hannah Malach, WWD, 22 Sep. 2024 Choose the right suitcase Pack wine or spirits in a hard-sided spinning suitcase rather than a soft-sided bag or duffel—the more durable the better. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2024 Deuter Duffel Pro 40 Avid adventurers can take comfort in knowing their belongings will always be protected with this duffel’s moisture and dust-resistant material. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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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