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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The garment bags are sustainable, durable and customizable, allowing brands to print logos, product information, sizing and other branding elements. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 Store off-season clothing in airtight containers or garment bags with all gaps and seams sealed with tape. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for garment bag

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Aug. 2026.

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