briefcase
pronunciation
How to pronounce briefcase in British English:
UK [ˈbriːfkeɪs]
How to pronounce briefcase in American English:
US [ˈbriːfkeɪs]
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- Noun:
- a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
Word Origin
- briefcase (n.)
- "portable folding case for holding papers," 1926, from brief (n.) in the paper sense + case (n.2).
Example
- 1. They 're always in your briefcase .
- 2. Some pharaoh with briefcase and glasses .
- 3. Huntsman recalls being allowed to carry kissinger 's briefcase to a waiting car .
- 4. She placed her briefcase on her lap and rested her cane against her leg .
- 5. I went into my apartment and dropped my coat and briefcase on the couch .