satchel — a bag carried on the shoulder by a long strap and typically closed by a flap
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a bag carried on the shoulder by a long strap and typically closed by a flap
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsætʃəl/
Example Sentences
- Harry Potter's owl delivered his Hogwarts letter in an old leather satchel.
- The vintage satchel was so stylish that even hipsters were jealous.
- She organized her work documents in a professional black satchel.
satchel
NOUN[/ˈsætʃəl/]
a bag carried on the shoulder by a long strap and typically closed by a flap
Student carrying a shoulder-strap satchel
From his satchel came the hatchet, chopping wood with ratchet sound!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'satchel' derives from 14th-century French 'sachel', which traces back to Latin 'sacculus', meaning 'small bag' or 'little sack'. Historically, it referred to a practical bag used by students and travelers to carry their belongings.
Breakdown
sachel (French) derives from Latin sacculus, where -ulus is a diminutive suffix meaning 'small', applied to saccus (bag or sack).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Harry Potter's owl delivered his Hogwarts letter in an old leather satchel.”
“The vintage satchel was so stylish that even hipsters were jealous.”
“She organized her work documents in a professional black satchel.”
“The postman's satchel was so heavy with letters that he walked like a penguin.”
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