satchel

[ sach-uhl ]

noun

1. a small bag, sometimes with a shoulder strap.

satchel

/ ˈsætʃəl /

noun

1. a rectangular bag, usually made of leather or cloth and provided with a shoulder strap, used for carrying books, esp school books

Derived Forms

• ˈsatchelled, adjective

Other Words From

• satcheled adjective
• un·satcheled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of satchel¹

1300–50; Middle English sachel < Old French < Latin saccellus, double diminutive of saccus sack ¹; -elle

Word History and Origins

Origin of satchel¹

C14: from Old French sachel a little bag, from Late Latin saccellus, from Latin saccus sack ¹

Example Sentences

According to the indictment, hundreds of thousands of dollars in drug money changed hands at a time, packaged in shopping and duffel bags, satchels, backpacks and tin foil-wrapped packages.

From Los Angeles Times

If that fails, mail carriers can put their mail satchels between themselves and the dog.

From Los Angeles Times

Every once in a while, I noticed Mara nudge a tool into the open satchel with her foot when Smithy wasn’t looking.

From Literature

Her hair is covered by a bonnet, and a satchel hangs from her shoulder.

From Literature

Ahead of his final First Minister's Questions in the Senedd, there are some familiar Mark Drakeford accessories here: the satchel, the sweater.

From BBC

Related Words

• backpack
• briefcase
• carry-on
• duffel bag
• handbag
• knapsack
• pouch
• suitcase