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briefcase

BREEF-kays

Briefcase (noun) means a rigid rectangular case, usually with a handle, used to carry documents and papers. Example: “He grabbed his briefcase and headed out the door for his meeting.”

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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 notes

In plain EnglishA handled case for carrying paperwork, typically for work.

Easily confused with
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.

attaché case

Rhymes for briefcase

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Frequently asked questions

What does “briefcase” mean?

The word “briefcase” means a rigid rectangular case, usually with a handle, used to carry documents and papers. In plain terms, a handled case for carrying paperwork, typically for work.

How do you pronounce “briefcase”?

“Briefcase” is pronounced BREEF-kays (/ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “briefcase” in a sentence?

Here is “briefcase” used in a sentence: “He grabbed his briefcase and headed out the door for his meeting.”

What is another word for “briefcase”?

Words with a similar meaning to “briefcase” include attaché case.

What part of speech is “briefcase”?

“Briefcase” is a noun.

Is “briefcase” a common word?

“Briefcase” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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