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briefcasea 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
💡 Concept

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!
🎵 Rhyme

Documents from his briefcase merge with the digital interface!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbriːfkeɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbriːfkeɪs/

🌳Etymology

Rootbrief
Suffix-case

🎵Rhyme

staircasesuitcaseshowcase

🔗Collocations

leather briefcase
carry a briefcase
pack the briefcase
open the briefcase
business briefcase
briefcase full of documents

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

The CEO's golden briefcase was more expensive than most people's cars.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

attache caseportfoliodocument bagbusiness bag

Related

suitcasehandbaglaptop bagfolderdocuments

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