Definition

A type of bag made of a thick, durable fabric, often cylindrical in shape, used for carrying clothes and personal items, especially for travel.

Example

She packed her clothes into the duffle for the weekend trip.

Conversation

I just bought a new duffle bag for my trip.

That sounds cool! Is it big enough for all your stuff?

Yeah, it’s spacious and has a lot of pockets.

Perfect! A good duffle bag makes traveling so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Duffle → The word 'duffle' originates from the name of a town in Belgium called Duffel, where a coarse woolen fabric was made. The term refers to the fabric itself, which was used to make bags and coats, leading to the modern meaning of a duffle bag as a cylindrical bag made from this material.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bag made from a special fabric named after a town — that's how 'duffle' connects to its origin.

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