briefcase
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briefcase
- /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ US
Where it comes from
From brief + case.
noun briefcases · brief case
- A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.
- 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.
Similar: attaché case
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: valise, suitcase, luggage, baggage, backpack, satchel, box, purse, bag, pouch, package, pad, kit, blanket, saddlebag, napkin
noun
Similar: attaché case
Translations
Every language
noun case used for carrying documents
| Español | maletín |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 서류 가방 seoryu gabang, 가방 gabang |
| 日本語 | 鞄 kaban, ブリーフケース burīfukēsu |
| 中文 | 公文包 gōngwénbāo, 皮包 píbāo |
| हिन्दी | ब्रीफ़केस brīfkes, अटैची aṭaicī, अटेची aṭecī |
| Português | pasta, maleta |
| Français | portefeuille, serviette, porte-documents |
| Deutsch | Aktentasche, (attaché case also) Aktenkoffer |
| Italiano | valigetta |
| Ελληνικά | χαρτοφύλακας chartofýlakas |
| Română | geantă, servietă |
| Русский | портфе́ль portfélʹ, диплома́т diplomát, кейс kejs, па́пка pápka |
| العربية | حَقِيبَة ḥaqība, مِحْفَظَة miḥfaẓa, شَنْطَة šanṭa |
| עברית | מזוודה mizvadá |
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title = {briefcase},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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