noun
satchel
SAT-shuhl
Satchel (noun) means a bag, often with one or two shoulder straps, used for carrying books or other belongings. Example: “The schoolboy slung his satchel over one shoulder.”
noun
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A bag, often with one or two shoulder straps, used for carrying books or other belongings.
"The schoolboy slung his satchel over one shoulder."
"She packed her lunch and books into an old leather satchel."
How to use satchel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shoulder bag, especially the kind used for carrying schoolbooks.
Common pairings
a leather satchel
a school satchel
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Word forms
- Plural
- satchels
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Etymology
Traced back to Latin saccus ("bag"), through a diminutive form that passed via Old French sachel into Middle English by the 1300s.
Frequently asked questions
What does “satchel” mean?
The word “satchel” means a bag, often with one or two shoulder straps, used for carrying books or other belongings. In plain terms, a shoulder bag, especially the kind used for carrying schoolbooks.
How do you pronounce “satchel”?
“Satchel” is pronounced SAT-shuhl (/ˈsæt͡ʃəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “satchel” in a sentence?
Here is “satchel” used in a sentence: “The schoolboy slung his satchel over one shoulder.”
What part of speech is “satchel”?
“Satchel” is a noun.
Where does the word “satchel” come from?
The word “satchel” dates back to around 1300 and comes from Latin. Traced back to Latin saccus ("bag"), through a diminutive form that passed via Old French sachel into Middle English by the 1300s.
