briefcase — a flat, rectangular container with a handle, used for carrying business documents
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a flat, rectangular container with a handle, used for carrying business documents
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbriːfkeɪs/
Example Sentences
- The spy's briefcase contained secret documents and a sandwich he forgot about last week.
- She bought a new briefcase for her first day at the law firm.
- His briefcase was so heavy with contracts that he considered getting a wheeled one.
briefcase
NOUN[/ˈbriːfkeɪs/]
a flat, rectangular container with a handle, used for carrying business documents
a well-dressed businessman in a suit carefully carries a sleek black briefcase by its handle. He walks confidently through the lobby while gripping the flat rectangular container firmly. The briefcase appears sturdy and professional, designed specifically for transporting important papers and documents. As he moves, other office workers around him carry similar business cases and folders. A receptionist at the front desk organizes her own stack of business documents. a flat, rectangular container with a handle being used for carrying business documents
Documents from his briefcase merge with the digital interface!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Briefcase is a compound word combining brief (meaning short, concise) and case (meaning container or bag). It emerged in the 19th century to describe a compact bag designed for carrying legal documents and important papers, reflecting its practical purpose of holding abbreviated or condensed materials.
Breakdown
brief (from Old French bref, meaning short or concise) + case (from Old French chasse, meaning box or container) = a compact bag for carrying documents and papers.
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📝Examples
“The spy's briefcase contained secret documents and a sandwich he forgot about last week.”
“She bought a new briefcase for her first day at the law firm.”
“His briefcase was so heavy with contracts that he considered getting a wheeled one.”
“The CEO's golden briefcase was more expensive than most people's cars.”
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