school bag

noun

Definition of school bagnext
as in fanny pack

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Recent Examples of school bag This sleek purse has a super spacious design that can house all sorts of essentials; multiple shoppers use it as a work or school bag, according to reviews. — Clara McMahon, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for school bag
  1. fanny pack
  2. overnight bag
  3. suitcase
  4. handbag
Noun
  • Use them on your luggage, backpack, purse, or fanny pack to prevent sneaky pickpockets from slipping their fingers inside.
    — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Domenech allegedly pulled a gun out of a fanny pack and opened fire, striking Aballe in the stomach.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of fanny pack
Noun
  • One of them invites Bonnie over for a sleepover, and Jessie sneaks into her overnight bag, not realizing that toys are verboten to the new generation.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 June 2026
  • Officers told the children to pack an overnight bag.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Definition of overnight bag
Noun
  • Officers who were called to the fire station opened the suitcase and found the remains of a woman — later identified as Lorretta Moody, 67 — inside.
    — KC Baker, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
  • While space-saving suitcase organization is the draw of really any set of packing cubes, and these cubes do so much more.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of suitcase
Noun
  • The high-end price point and Old World vibe attract an older generation of guests, many of whom can be spotted toting designer handbags (Yorkshire Terrier optional).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • After opening a second store on the Left Bank, Parisian handbag duo Léo et Violette have given their Rue Sainte-Anne flagship a fresh encore, with Betyle Studio designing a space inspired by the founders’ love of opera and music.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of handbag

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“School bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/school%20bag. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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