duffle bag
Definition
Noun: A large, cylindrical bag, typically made from heavy, durable cloth or canvas, used for carrying personal belongings, clothing, or equipment. It is characterized by a drawstring closure at the top and often has a shoulder strap for carrying.
Usage
A "duffle bag" is used for transporting personal items, often for travel, sports, or gym use. It is a simple, spacious bag without rigid structure. - He packed his clothes into a duffle bag for the weekend trip. - The athlete carried her gear in a large duffle bag.
Advanced Usage
- "to live out of a duffle bag": To travel frequently or live temporarily with all one's belongings packed in such a bag, implying a transient lifestyle.
- As a consultant, he lived out of a duffle bag for months at a time.
Variants and Related Words
- Duffel bag: An alternative, equally common spelling. The meaning is identical.
- Kit bag: A similar type of bag, often used by military personnel or for sports equipment.
- Gym bag: A smaller bag, often a type of duffle bag, specifically for athletic gear.
Synonyms
- Holdall (British English): A large bag for carrying clothes and personal items.
- Overnight bag: A bag for short trips, which can sometimes be a small duffle bag.
Related Phrases
- "Duffle coat": A separate item; a heavy woolen coat with a hood and toggle fastenings, historically associated with the same Belgian town ("Duffel") as the bag's name origin. This is a different product but shares the etymological root.
Noun
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a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings
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