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Definition of satchel

satchel

/ˈsætʃ.əl/
satch · el
Plural:satchels
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• noun

1

A small bag, typically made of leather or canvas with a top flap and a long strap worn diagonally across the body or over the shoulder, used especially for carrying books or documents.

Example

"The professor slung a worn leather satchel over his shoulder and walked toward the lecture hall."

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• Rhymes for satchel

• Nearby Words

satanism
satanist
satay
satchel
sate
satellite
satiate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'sachel', which derives from Late Latin 'saccellus' (small bag, moneybag), a diminutive of Latin 'saccus' (sack) from Ancient Greek 'sakkos'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Satchel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/satchel
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