noun
briefcase
BREEF-kays
noun
1
A rigid rectangular case, usually with a handle, used to carry documents and papers.
"He grabbed his briefcase and headed out the door for his meeting."
How to Use Briefcase
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA handled case for carrying paperwork, typically for work.
Common pairings
leather briefcase
carry a briefcase
Word Forms
briefcases plural
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Etymology
A compound of brief (in the old sense of legal or business papers) and case.