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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holdalls
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After a group of glamorous bell hops brought out suitcases filled with silver flasks that were handed out to the audience.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
3 May 2026
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Every other major carrier restricts you to a maximum of 2 or 3 suitcases per ticket.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The American people The war has been punishing for Americans and their wallets.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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But the rules are written as if to fatten the wallets of the hospital and insurance giants — while the taxpayers and employers eat the costs.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Holdalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holdalls. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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