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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Noun
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The ferry arrived, and my husband, Rob, white-knuckled our suitcases onto the ship.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025 -
The colors that are on sale include a milky chocolate brown and a soft green with adorable daisy details — both of which stand out in a sea of black suitcases at baggage claim.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jaguar Land Rover owners could feel the pinch from service issues in their wallets.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Holdalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holdalls. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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