overnight bag

noun

: a suitcase of a size to carry clothing and personal articles for an overnight trip

called also overnight case

Examples of overnight bag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Lakers won’t need to pack more than an overnight bag before the end of the month, but their guests at Crypto.com Arena will be some of the best teams in the league. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024 Bundled in rain gear and eager to get back to their island before a downpour hit the launch, the two quickly embarked me and my overnight bag for the trip to the island. Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2024 Tipping the scales at just one pound thanks to its ultra-sleek design, this Grade A iPad (indicating its like-new condition) boasts remarkable portability, effortlessly slipping into purses, backpacks, or overnight bags for convenient on-the-go use. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2023 One of our friends was packing an overnight bag for her. Tiffany Red, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023 This includes soft-sided and hard-sided suitcases and the brand's popular Chelsea overnight bag. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Nov. 2023 Some of these bags carry the same unique features, but others are just dead ringers for their pricier counterparts. Take this standout spinner and overnight bag by Steamline Luggage, for instance. Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2023 Antler Chelsea overnight bag Shown in slate $195 at Antler Shown in mineral $255 at Antler 17. Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Oct. 2023 The foldable ultra-slim device can easily fit into any backpack, suitcase, overnight bag, or pocket. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 13 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overnight bag was in 1925

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“Overnight bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overnight%20bag. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

overnight bag

noun
: a suitcase of a size to carry clothing and personal articles for an overnight trip

called also overnight case

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