garment bag

noun

: a bag used by travelers that folds in half and has a center handle for easy carrying

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Read on for more deals on garment bags and duffels at Amazon, below. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2024 For care, the brand recommends machine-washing the sweater in a garment bag, then hanging or laying flat to dry. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024 Coming soon Weekenders Our favorite duffels, expandable totes, and garment bags to take on on weekend getaways, overnight stays, and use as a personal item on flights. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2024 The bag can fold out and also be used as a garment bag to hold your hanging clothes like dresses or suits. Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for garment bag 

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of garment bag was in 1927

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“Garment bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garment%20bag. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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