Definition of Duffle bag

1. Noun. A large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings.

Exact synonyms: Duffel, Duffel Bag, Duffle
Generic synonyms: Drawstring Bag

Definition of Duffle bag

1. Noun. alternative spelling of duffel bag ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Duffle Bag

duettos
duetts
duff
duff up
duffed
duffel
duffel bag
duffel coat
duffels
duffer
duffers
duffest
duffing
duffings
duffle
duffle bag (current term)
duffle coat
duffles
duffs
dufftail
dufftails
duffy blood-group system
dufrenite
dufrenites
duftite
dufus
dufuses
dug
dug-out
dug out

Literary usage of Duffle bag

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Adirondacks by Thomas Morris Longstreth (1917)
"A duffle bag is a cylindrical bit of waterproofing in which your ... But he did n't call it a duffle bag. It was first called that in the Adiron- dacks. ..."

2. The Adirondacks by Thomas Morris Longstreth (1917)
"A duffle bag is a cylindrical bit of waterproofing in which your ... But he did n 't call it a duffle bag. It was first called that in the Adiron- dacks. ..."

3. Handbook for Rangers & Woodsmen by Jay Laird Burgess Taylor (1916)
"Extra clothing and other personal equipment can best be carried in a heavy canvas bag known as a "duffle" bag, which can be purchased from any firm handling ..."

4. The way of the woods: a manual for sportsmen in northeastern United States by Edward Breck (1908)
"... an extra receptacle called the war-bag (duffle-bag, wangan-bag, dunnage-bag). This may be of any character, but is best made of heavy waterproof canvas. ..."

5. Woodcraft for Women by Kathrene Sutherland (Gedney) Pinkerton (1916)
"impossible the use of the cylindrical duffle bag. ... The duffle bag is waterproof and, when filled with the dishes and cooking equipment made to fit it, ..."

6. Canoeing, Sailing and Motor Boating by Warren Hastings Miller (1919)
"In the first place everything in a canoe that water can hurt must go in a waterproof duffle bag, either side-opening or end-opening. ..."

7. Camp and Trail by Stewart Edward White (1907)
"SUMMARY Minimum for comfort Matches and safe Pocket knife (2 blade) Sheath knife Compass 1 bandana Sporting outfit duffle bag Soap and case Crash towel ..."

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