duffel

or duf·fle

[ duhf-uhl ]

noun

1. a camper's clothing and equipment.
2. a coarse woolen cloth having a thick nap, used for coats, blankets, etc.
3. duffel bag.

duffel

/ ˈdʌfəl /

noun

1. a heavy woollen cloth with a thick nap
2. equipment or supplies, esp those of a camper

Word History and Origins

Origin of duffel¹

First recorded in 1640–50; after Duffel, a town near Antwerp

Word History and Origins

Origin of duffel¹

C17: after Duffel, Belgian town

Example Sentences

The statue of Peru's most famous duffel coat-wearing marmalade sandwich lover is on a bench in the centre of Cardiff to promote the new Paddington film.

From BBC

The thief made off with a duffel bag full of firearms after spending hours digging a hole through the wall.

From Los Angeles Times

But rather than dwell on the disaster, they quickly packed team-branded duffel bags and boarded a charter bus waiting out in the parking lot.

From Los Angeles Times

Families appeared by the barricade, looking dazed as they carried duffel bags, suitcases and pet carriers.

From Los Angeles Times

Eighteen months before, in January 2011, he had sat at the back of the Lincoln team coach with a duffel bag containing £60,000-worth of euro notes.

From BBC

Related Words

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• briefcase
• gear
• handbag
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