Pronunciation: /ˈdʌfəl/

Definitions of duffel

noun a large cylindrical bag of heavy material; for carrying personal belongings

Example Sentences

A1 I packed my clothes in a duffel bag for the trip.

A2 She carried her sports gear in a duffel when she went to the gym.

B1 The soldier slung his duffel over his shoulder as he marched to the barracks.

B2 The traveler's duffel was filled with souvenirs from their trip around the world.

C1 The designer duffel bag was made of luxurious leather and had gold hardware.

C2 The athlete's custom-made duffel was embroidered with their name and team logo.

adjective relating to or characteristic of duffel bags or coats

Example Sentences

A1 I packed my duffel bag for the weekend trip.

A2 She carried her duffel backpack everywhere she went.

B1 The hiker had a duffel sack with all his camping gear.

B2 The athlete's duffel kit contained all the necessary equipment for the competition.

C1 The military officer's duffel luggage was filled with essential supplies for deployment.

C2 The seasoned traveler always chose a duffel suitcase for its durability and versatility.

Examples of duffel in a Sentence

formal The traveler packed all their belongings into a sturdy duffel bag for the journey.

informal I always throw my gym clothes in my duffel before heading to the gym.

slang I scored this cool duffel at the thrift store for only $10!

figurative She carried the emotional baggage from her past relationship like a heavy duffel on her shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of duffel

past tense

duffeled

plural

duffels

comparative

more duffel

superlative

most duffel

present tense

duffels

future tense

will duffel

perfect tense

have duffeled

continuous tense

is duffeling

singular

duffel

positive degree

duffel

infinitive

to duffel

gerund

duffeling

participle

duffeling

Origin and Evolution of duffel

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Dutch
Story behind the word: The word 'duffel' originates from the town of Duffel in Belgium, where a coarse woolen fabric was produced.
Evolution of the word: Originally referring to the fabric produced in Duffel, the term 'duffel' later came to be associated with the large cylindrical bags made from this fabric. Over time, the word has evolved to also describe any large, cylindrical bag made of heavy cloth or other material.