as in backpack
a small bag that is carried over your shoulder and that is used for carrying clothes, books, etc.
He carefully loaded his satchel before departing for a day at the park.
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Recent Examples of satchel
In true satchel fashion, the bag features two short, carrying handles as well as a long, adjustable strap that can be added on.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
Made with a slightly boxier design than some of the others, this satchel has a top zipper closure, an extra flap-over fastener, two internal zip pockets, one slip pocket and comes with a matching wristlet that makes an excellent wallet.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
This satchel has similar crocodile-texturing and the same dome shape that, even without the embossing, would outshine others.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This Michael Kors satchel combines fashion with functionality and has a beautiful, sophisticated style.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
Made with a slightly boxier design than some of the others, this satchel has a top zipper closure, an extra flap-over fastener, two internal zip pockets, one slip pocket and comes with a matching wristlet that makes an excellent wallet.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
This satchel has similar crocodile-texturing and the same dome shape that, even without the embossing, would outshine others.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This Michael Kors satchel combines fashion with functionality and has a beautiful, sophisticated style.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satchel
backpack
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For three Angelenos, the journey began with a backpack on their shoulders, walking in the sun, carrying other people’s golf clubs.—
Jad El Reda,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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For serious hikers, there are specialty dog harness backpacks that can be used in an emergency to carry large dogs.—
Caleb Lunetta,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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“Satchel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satchel. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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