chiefly British

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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. 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
  • Dawn needs an entire suitcase for her puffy white Tortured Poets Department dress.
    Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
  • Outside food and drinks Outside lawn chairs or camping chairs Oversized backpacks, suitcase and large beach bags Picnic baskets Skateboards, ice skates or roller shoes.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • When he was later jailed on unrelated matters, Menzies had Hunsaker’s wallet and several other items that belonged to her.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
  • Both Norton and Bitdefender provide a spot to record all details about the contents of your wallet.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 7 June 2025

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“Holdall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holdall. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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