noun
satchel
SACH-ul/ˈsætʃəl/
A small bag carried by a shoulder strap.
The leather satchel has a shoulder strap and a fastening flap.
Etymology
Saccellus meant a money bag or purse and was formed through successive diminutives of saccus, “bag.” That emphasis on a small bag survives in the modern shoulder-strapped carrier.
In context
On the bike, I clutched my satchel of near 2,000 yuan all the way to Lanhua Gou. Straight to old Zhang s inside, I drew the money out before him
More examples
- His leather satchel holds a notebook and two pens.
- I adjust the strap so my satchel rests against my hip.
- The children hang their satchels on hooks by the door.
Forms
satchel · satchels