duffel bag

Thân thiện

A traveler carries a duffel bag through the train station.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, cylindrical bag made of heavy, durable cloth (such as canvas), used for carrying personal belongings, clothing, or equipment. It typically has a drawstring closure at the top and may include shoulder straps for carrying.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He packed all his clothes for the trip into a sturdy duffel bag.
  • The athletes carried their gear in duffel bags to the gym.
  • She prefers a duffel bag over a suitcase for weekend getaways.

Advanced Usage

• "To live out of a duffel bag": To travel frequently or live temporarily in different places, with one's possessions limited to what fits in the bag.
  • As a touring musician, he lived out of a duffel bag for months.

Variants and Related Words

• Duffel (also duffle) (noun): The coarse, heavy woolen cloth traditionally used to make such bags, or a term for the bag itself.
  • The bag was made of classic army duffel.
• Duffle coat (noun): A type of coat made from duffel cloth, fastened with toggles.
  • He wore a warm duffle coat in the winter.

Synonyms

• Kit bag: A bag for holding equipment, especially used in military or sports contexts.
• Gym bag: A bag for carrying athletic clothing and gear, often similar in style.
• Holdall (chiefly British): A large bag for carrying clothes and other personal items.

Related Phrases

• "Duffel bag shuffle" (informal): The act of hastily packing or unpacking a duffel bag, often under time pressure.
  • We did the duffel bag shuffle at the hotel before catching our early flight.

Notes on Meaning

• The term emphasizes the bag's simple, utilitarian design and durable material, originally associated with military or travel use. It is distinct from structured suitcases or backpacks due to its soft, cylindrical shape.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings

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