briefcase
noun
brief·case
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Definition of briefcase
: a flat flexible case for carrying papers or books
Examples of briefcase in a Sentence
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The argument could be made that the Money in the Bank briefcase was burned. — Aaron Oster, baltimoresun.com, "Seth Rollins cleanly beats Brock Lesnar, regains title at WWE Summerslam," 12 Aug. 2019 The tax break does not include products such as jewelry, handbags, briefcases, luggage, computer bags, umbrellas, wallets and watches. — USA TODAY, "Smokey Bear, tarantula trek, censoring Adam and Eve: News from around our 50 states," 9 Aug. 2019 Putting a briefcase, a shoe or a cell phone in the back seat with the child could also serve as a reminder, Zavadsky said. — Maria Elena Vizcaino, Dallas News, "'Everyone is vulnerable to it': Experts warn about the risk hot cars pose for children," 16 July 2019 At 70 pounds and the size of briefcase, the AGC was considered compact in an era when computers were typically the size of a refrigerator. — Rich Pope, orlandosentinel.com, "Apollo era ushered in technology still part of everyday life 50 years later," 10 May 2019 Outside the waiting room door, Taylor Levy — an El Paso immigration attorney — stands holding an overstuffed briefcase filled with crayons and coloring books. — Washington Post, "Migrants risk it all seeking asylum. The answer in court is almost always ‘no.’," 24 July 2019 Vehicle Burglary: Between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on June 20, unknown suspect(s) broke through a window of a vehicle parked at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse on North De Anza Boulevard and took a briefcase for a total loss of about $150. — Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, "Cupertino crime report for the week of Aug. 2," 23 July 2019 Ask yourself this: What's in this mysterious briefcase at the center of the incident? — Ashley Shaffer, USA TODAY, "Once a snake, always a snake ?," 18 June 2019 Everything fits inside plastic mini briefcases with room to bring along a few other mini figures. — Christina Barron, Washington Post, "Top travel toys and games for 2019," 10 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'briefcase.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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briefcase
noun
English Language Learners Definition of briefcase
: a flat case that is used for carrying papers or books
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briefcase
noun
brief·case
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Kids Definition of briefcase
: a flat case for carrying papers or books
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