briefcase

noun

brief·​case ˈbrēf-ˌkās How to pronounce briefcase (audio)
: a flat flexible case for carrying papers or books

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Inside Ashley's small heart center room, Booker snapped open his golden briefcase containing all his barbering brushes and clippers. Mykal McEldowney, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 The night ended with Naomi cashing in her Money in the Bank briefcase on Iyo Sky during arguably the greatest women’s match in WWE history. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 Rollins climbed up the ladder to retrieve the briefcase. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025 Rollins called for a backup referee, who sprinted to the ring but was taken out by Cena so Rollins couldn’t cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for briefcase

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First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of briefcase was in 1900

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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefcase. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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briefcase

noun
brief·​case ˈbrēf-ˌkās How to pronounce briefcase (audio)
: a flat case for carrying papers or books

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