Briefcase is an English word with synonyms like case. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Briefcase meaning
- A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.
- In Microsoft Windows, a folder that supports file synchronization between itself and another folder.
Synonyms of Briefcase
Using Briefcase
- The main meaning on this page is: A case used for carrying documents, especially for business. | In Microsoft Windows, a folder that supports file synchronization between itself and another folder.
- Useful related words include: case.
- In the example corpus, briefcase often appears in combinations such as: the briefcase, his briefcase, briefcase in.
Context around Briefcase
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 11 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Briefcase
- In this selection, "briefcase" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, bank, metal, room, itself, full and containing stand out and add context to how "briefcase" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include the bank briefcase and a ballistic briefcase it is. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "briefcase" sits close to words such as abolitionist, accomplishing and airframe, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with briefcase
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Imagine finding a briefcase in the middle of a cornfield. (10 words)
The biggest mystery left by what was inside Marsellus Wallace’s briefcase. (12 words)
A briefcase full of cash was indeed handed over before the meeting concluded. (13 words)
In addition to the piece of hand luggage you can also bring one small personal item, things like laptops, handbags or a briefcase and this must be small enough to be stored under the seat. (35 words)
However, Theresa will insist she can prove herself useful, so she’ll offer to give Brady and Alex the metal briefcase that was found in the wreckage after Victor Kiriakis’ (John Aniston) plane crash. (34 words)
As it turns out, his own father, played by Willis, was the one who took the briefcase in the first place as part of his secret life as a CIA agent. (31 words)
Example sentences (20)
Brock came out carrying the briefcase like a boom box again, with fake speakers put on the briefcase itself.
A briefcase full of cash was indeed handed over before the meeting concluded.
Audience members are giving a phone and briefcase and take on the role of Charlie as they move around to listen into the secret stories of others.
Baldwin, who slid over in the snow before climbing into a white Toyota 4Runner SUV, was dressed entirely in black and carried a briefcase containing a sheaf of papers.
Damian first, for some reason, used his fist instead of the green metal briefcase in his hand, and sucker punched Seth behind the ref’s back.
Damian Priest said that he would win the Money in the Bank briefcase before warning Cody Rhodes to keep Dominik’s name out of his mouth.
However, Theresa will insist she can prove herself useful, so she’ll offer to give Brady and Alex the metal briefcase that was found in the wreckage after Victor Kiriakis’ (John Aniston) plane crash.
Imagine finding a briefcase in the middle of a cornfield.
Priest’s loss, however, would set him up for a career-defining moment later in the show: cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase.
The biggest mystery left by what was inside Marsellus Wallace’s briefcase.
The men then pretended to help him and acted like they were cleaning his jacket but then, they snatched his briefcase and ran away.
The question sits there like an unwelcome visitor in a waiting room, briefcase jammed with sorrow on its knees, looking around impatiently, tapping the face of its wristwatch.
With the ability to prepare and preconfigure every file and document, there’s no need to transport the documents, and therefore no need to carry a briefcase.
As it turns out, his own father, played by Willis, was the one who took the briefcase in the first place as part of his secret life as a CIA agent.
Cassidy returned to the ring and was also hit by Moxley’s briefcase.
Copeland grabs a large briefcase from under the ring, and holds up the TNT championship.
Gable climbs and grabs the briefcase, but Uso pulls the ladder out from under him.
In addition to the piece of hand luggage you can also bring one small personal item, things like laptops, handbags or a briefcase and this must be small enough to be stored under the seat.
Known as a ballistic briefcase, it is also used to protect Colombia’s vice president Francia Marquez – who is hosting the visit and has been the target of several assassination attempts.
Nia Jax appeared and presented Stratton with a brand new pink Money in the Bank briefcase.
Common combinations with briefcase
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the briefcase 23×
- his briefcase 13×
- briefcase in 11×
- briefcase and 7×
- briefcase full 5×
- briefcase containing 4×
- bank briefcase 4×
- briefcase of 4×
- briefcase that 3×
- briefcase but 3×