Briefcase

//ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.
  2. 2
    a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books wordnet
  3. 3
    In Microsoft Windows, a folder that supports file synchronization between itself and another folder.

    "You create a briefcase called Files where you store all your important documents. The briefcase is stored on your Tablet PC's C: drive, and the source files reside on your server."

Synonyms

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attaché caseattaché casebaggagecartoncasecompact

Example

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"I left my briefcase in the bus."

Etymology

From brief + case.

Related phrases

Third World briefcasebriefcase computer

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