garment bag

noun

Synonyms of garment bagnext
: a bag used by travelers that folds in half and has a center handle for easy carrying

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Other crew members arrived with more costumes in garment bags as the morning progressed. Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Williams says that storing susceptible materials like wool, fur, and silk in airtight bins or garment bags will reduce the chance of infestation. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 Extra touches include a long row of international power outlets that pop up out of the desk, dental and shaving kits in bathrooms, as well as garment bags to take home in the closet. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Security teams occupy key corners in the lobby as assistants sprint garment bags through the sliding doors. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for garment bag

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of garment bag was in 1927

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“Garment bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garment%20bag. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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