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
Casual denim and staple outerwear, a leather holdall, Chelsea boots, and a baker boy cap shape up to a thoughtfully refined collaboration.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Accessories include a leather holdall, Chelsea boots, and a baker boy cap.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
But then two boys came running out with two holdalls.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
But then two boys came running out with two holdalls.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Why swap your credit cards and keys over when your hero holdall looks good with everything?
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024
Bally’s core tradition in accessories is reflected in the range of luxurious yet practical holdalls and backpacks, trimmed in leather.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 June 2024
Plus, a smaller holdall like this is much more versatile: Use it as a weekender, as your carry-on, or as a gym bag.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023
There’s also a holdall (460.95) and a matching shoe bag ($245.84).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2023
Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Accessories include a leather holdall, Chelsea boots, and a baker boy cap.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2025
But then two boys came running out with two holdalls.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
But then two boys came running out with two holdalls.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Why swap your credit cards and keys over when your hero holdall looks good with everything?
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024
Bally’s core tradition in accessories is reflected in the range of luxurious yet practical holdalls and backpacks, trimmed in leather.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 June 2024
Plus, a smaller holdall like this is much more versatile: Use it as a weekender, as your carry-on, or as a gym bag.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023
There’s also a holdall (460.95) and a matching shoe bag ($245.84).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holdall
Noun
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Hadia Ahmadi arrived in Fort Worth on March 9, 2023, with just two suitcases and the clothes on her back.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Aug. 2025
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Members can also save on a Samsonite carry-on suitcase that could come in handy for end-of-season vacations, as well as a multipack of handheld fans for breezy relief on the go.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For your phone, keys, and wallet, the exterior slip pocket extends across the length of the bag with plenty of room to spare.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Wages are still growing at a healthy clip, putting more money in consumers’ wallets.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Holdall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holdall. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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