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briefcase

/ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.09 in modern English

Syllables
brief-case
IPA
/ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.

noun

In Microsoft Windows, a folder that supports file synchronization between itself and another folder.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From brief + case.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/

Inflected Forms

briefcases (plural) brief case (alternative, dated)

Derived Forms

briefcased briefcaseful

Phrases

briefcase computer Third World briefcase

Synonyms

attaché case

Questions

How do you pronounce briefcase?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/.
What does briefcase mean?
A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.
Where does briefcase come from?
From brief + case.

How to pronounce briefcase

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