duffel
noun
duf·fel
| \ ˈdə-fəl
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variants:
or duffle
Definition of duffel
1
: a coarse heavy woolen material with a thick nap
2
: transportable personal belongings, equipment, and supplies
3
: duffel bag
4
: duffle coat
Examples of duffel in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Packing a soft-sided bag like a duffel, rather than a hard-case rolling back, could also ensure you’re able to squeeze your bag in when things are filling up quickly. — Natalie B. Compton, Twin Cities, "Checking a bag vs. carrying on is the great debate of airline travel," 7 Aug. 2019 The wheeled bag has a telescoping pull handle; the roomy duffel’s external sleeve slides over the telescoping handle of any wheeled bag. — Los Angeles Times, "Gear that keeps clothes neat, you cool, and your feet and your dog happy," 18 July 2019 There were matching knitwear duffels, and maxi bags took on the micro-bag trend shown on other runways. — Washington Post, "Sunnei to Palm Angels, streetwear in fashion focus in Milan," 16 June 2019 Though no cars can reach the rifugios, the duffel magically appears at each inn, transported by staff via chair lift or snowcat. — Amy Tara Koch, Vogue, "The Slopes Less Taken: Going on a Ski Safari in the Dolomites," 7 Mar. 2019 Don’t want dirty gear to soil the rest of your luggage or get lost in a cavernous duffel? — Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Patagonia Duffel Bags and Backpacks Are On Sale Now," 9 June 2019 Consider a dark green duffel from Everlane for something hands-free or opt for a nautical-striped backpack from Baggu. — Vogue, "Shouldn’t Your Gym Bag Be as Stylish as You Are?," 22 Apr. 2019 His grooming products shrunk down to travel-size, and his bulky luggage became a compact three-in-one roller, backpack, and duffel. — Cam Wolf, GQ, "SuperFly's Trevor Jackson on Tan Vans, His Favorite Affordable Jeans, and the Deodorant His Grandma Buys for Him," 13 June 2018 Joining Yeti’s line of waterproof, noninsulated Panga duffels, the Panga Backpack 28 uses the same hefty zippers and tear-resistant, waterproof fabric. — Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, "Yeti Launches a Water Cooler and Backpack," 31 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'duffel.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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