as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
there was a forgotten holdall in the bus station loo
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Recent Examples of holdall
Many holdalls are potential security risks, and priority one for FIFA is maintaining a trouble-free World Cup.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
The actor toted two holdalls in suede mint green and black padded leather by Balenciaga bags and Gucci.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
The trademarks cover dozens of products and services, including makeup, body oils, sunglasses, pens, holdalls, electric train sets, leather goods, shoes, tote bags and music, the IPO records show.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
Also expected to be popular in the region are the Davies hybrid sneaker-boot, oversized holdalls, Scottish cashmere scarves.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
In 2023, Jannik Sinner was required to seek out special dispensation from the International Tennis Federation, Association of Tennis Professionals and Wimbledon just in order to switch out his all-white duffle bag for a Gucci monogrammed holdall.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Casual denim and staple outerwear, a leather holdall, Chelsea boots, and a baker boy cap shape up to a thoughtfully refined collaboration.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
But then two boys came running out with two holdalls.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Phil Hay, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
The actor toted two holdalls in suede mint green and black padded leather by Balenciaga bags and Gucci.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
The trademarks cover dozens of products and services, including makeup, body oils, sunglasses, pens, holdalls, electric train sets, leather goods, shoes, tote bags and music, the IPO records show.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
Also expected to be popular in the region are the Davies hybrid sneaker-boot, oversized holdalls, Scottish cashmere scarves.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
In 2023, Jannik Sinner was required to seek out special dispensation from the International Tennis Federation, Association of Tennis Professionals and Wimbledon just in order to switch out his all-white duffle bag for a Gucci monogrammed holdall.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Casual denim and staple outerwear, a leather holdall, Chelsea boots, and a baker boy cap shape up to a thoughtfully refined collaboration.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
But then two boys came running out with two holdalls.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holdall
Noun
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The slip-on design is TSA-friendly (no holding up the line at security), and the lightweight build won’t weigh down your suitcase.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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And that can be put into a warhead or it can even be put into a suitcase.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Domestic brands gained wallet share as retailers and liquor stores encouraged shoppers to instead buy Canadian.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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Even if Iowans aren't purchasing diesel fuel, price increases can still hit their wallets.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Holdall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holdall. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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