noun
duffel
duh-fuhl
Duffel (noun) means a thick, coarse woolen cloth with a heavy nap, or a bag made from sturdy material for carrying gear. Example: “He stuffed his climbing gear into an old canvas duffel.”
noun
1
A thick, coarse woolen cloth with a heavy nap, or a bag made from sturdy material for carrying gear.
"He stuffed his climbing gear into an old canvas duffel."
2
Personal belongings or equipment carried while traveling.
"The soldiers loaded their duffel onto the truck before dawn."
How to use duffel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the coarse woolen fabric itself, or (much more commonly today) a cylindrical carry bag, or the gear packed inside it.
Common pairings
duffel bag
duffel coat
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Word forms
- Plural
- duffels
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Etymology
Named after Duffel, a town in Belgium once known for producing this heavy woolen cloth.
Synonyms
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duffle
duffel bag
duffle bag
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Frequently asked questions
What does “duffel” mean?
The word “duffel” means a thick, coarse woolen cloth with a heavy nap, or a bag made from sturdy material for carrying gear. In plain terms, either the coarse woolen fabric itself, or (much more commonly today) a cylindrical carry bag, or the gear packed inside it.
How do you pronounce “duffel”?
“Duffel” is pronounced duh-fuhl (/dʌfəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “duffel” in a sentence?
Here is “duffel” used in a sentence: “He stuffed his climbing gear into an old canvas duffel.”
What part of speech is “duffel”?
“Duffel” is a noun.
How many meanings does “duffel” have?
“Duffel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thick, coarse woolen cloth with a heavy nap, or a bag made from sturdy material for carrying gear.
