briefcase
Translation
briefcase
Examples
He left his briefcase at the office.
He left his briefcase at the office.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/possessive + briefcase)) a case for carrying documents He left his briefcase at the office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attaché case, portfolio
Etymology
A compound word: 'brief' (a summary of a legal case) + 'case' (a container). Originally for carrying legal briefs.
Memory Tips
Imagine a lawyer carrying 'briefs' (legal documents) in a 'case'.