satchel

noun

satch·​el ˈsa-chəl 

: a small bag often with a shoulder strap

satchelful

ˈsa-chəl-ˌfu̇l 

noun

Examples of satchel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For a more spacious moment with throwback appeal, there’s the triumphant return of the bowling bags, serving up some serious retro charm and long, shoulder strap satchels that fit everything but the kitchen sink. —Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024

These transition seamlessly from day to night, from shoulder bags to bucket totes and satchels — Anthropologie’s sale section has got it all. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024

The rapper is clearly a fan of Goyard: he’s also been spotted carrying a marigold yellow clutch, an orange tote, and blue satchel with a rose painted on the leather. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024

Matchsticks littered the floor alongside a black satchel holding a small glass bottle of liquid. —Longreads, 3 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sachel, from Anglo-French sachel, sacel, from Late Latin saccellum, diminutive of Latin sacculus, diminutive of saccus bag — more at sack

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

satchel

noun

satch·​el ˈsach-əl 

: a small bag often with a shoulder strap