garment bag

noun

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

Examples of garment bag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Robert was also reportedly on the phone with Simpson during the car chase and kept a Louis Vuitton garment bag from Simpson. Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 What to Consider Because the fleece fabric is prone to pilling, the brand recommends using a garment bag or washing by hand. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 The result was released in 2021 as Arterton’s first and still best-selling product, the signature garment bag made from 10 oz waxed cotton with a dual-zip opening and holes enough to accommodate three hangers. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2024 From hardshell rollers to lightweight garment bags, check out our favorite carry-on bags, tried and tested by Traveler editors. Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2024 That could mean hanging them up in a garment bag or placing them in airtight plastic totes. Abby Ferguson, Popular Science, 28 Feb. 2024 With a convenient rolling design, this garment bag ensures your garments stay wrinkle-free throughout your journey, adding an extra touch of sophistication to your travel experience. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024 In one hand was a briefcase, and draped over his arm was a garment bag with his pastor’s robe inside. Jasmine Hilton, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024 Walk in, and a stately lounge unfolds to the right, check-in on your left, all while porters busily whisk Rimowa suitcases and designer garment bags to and fro. Vogue, 28 Sep. 2023

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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 24 Apr. 2024.

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