as in suitcases
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 holdalls
Also expected to be popular in the region are the Davies hybrid sneaker-boot, oversized holdalls, Scottish cashmere scarves.
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Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holdalls
Noun
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Away Featherlight Crossbody Bag Away’s best known for its viral suitcases, but the brand also carries a range of other travel essentials, including this brand-new ultra-lightweight crossbody bag.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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These AirTags are a must for keeping track of suitcases and wallets, while this Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker is handy for setting alarms and listening to music.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since 2021, Apple AirTags have been helping customers locate their lost keys, wallets, cars, and even beloved pets.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Don’t bring backpacks or chain wallets.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Holdalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holdalls. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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