Definition of Briefcase

1. Noun. A case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books.

Specialized synonyms: Attache, Attache Case
Generic synonyms: Case
Terms within: Grip, Handgrip, Handle, Hold

Definition of Briefcase

1. Noun. a case used for carrying documents (especially by business people) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Briefcase

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Briefcase

bridlepath
bridlepaths
bridler
bridlers
bridles
bridleway
bridleways
bridling
bridoon
bridoons
brie
brief
brief psychiatric rating scale
brief psychotherapy
brief reactive psychosis
briefcase (current term)
briefcase bomb
briefcase computer
briefcases
briefe
briefed
briefer
briefers
briefest
briefing
briefing note
briefings
briefless
briefly
briefman

Literary usage of Briefcase

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

1. Knitting Intuitively: With Almost Anything by Karen Skowron (2006)
"The briefcase evolved from a sudden succession of marriageable garments acquired at garage and rummage sales and the dollar rack at thrift stores. ..."

2. Ninth Day of Creationby Leonard Crane by Leonard Crane (2000)
"Moving back across the room, he picked up the briefcase and set it down on a ... The briefcase contained a cellular phone physically connected by a thin ..."

3. The Simple Life by Ruth King Porter (2006)
"His briefcase fell to the floor. A second later he had recovered himself and was smiling and tipping his hat to the face in the glass. ..."

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