briefcase
nounfeminine/mɐˈletɐ/high
ma·le·ta
Definition
A flat, rectangular case for carrying papers, documents, or books.
He carried his laptop in a leather briefcase.
The lawyer opened his briefcase.
Common collocations
leather briefcaseexecutive briefcasecarry a briefcase
Etymology
Do francês 'mallette', diminutivo de 'malle' (mala).