briefcase

[ breef-keys ]

noun

1. a flat, rectangular case with a handle, often of leather, for carrying books, papers, etc.

briefcase

/ ˈbriːfˌkeɪs /

noun

1. a flat portable case, often of leather, for carrying papers, books, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of briefcase¹

1925–30; brief (noun) + case ²

Example Sentences

I picked up a briefcase of all things, for 20 bucks, for my shiny new job in Santa Monica.

From Los Angeles Times

With a red paisley-printed scarf around his neck, Mitchell even has a briefcase full of chocolate in hand to share.

From Salon

Eventually Miles Mitchell, 21, from Staten Island, was crowned winner dressed in a Willy Wonka outfit, before he tossed candy to the crowd from a briefcase.

From BBC

Ukraine's Usyk - sporting a red tie and black gloves - took out of a briefcase a picture of the Morecambe fighter being punched.

From BBC

With very little being said by those on the stage, the media in attendance were wondering what was in the briefcase until Usyk revealed all.

From BBC

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