garment bag

noun

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

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There’s also a beautiful garment bag made of the same polyester material, as well as a crossbody bag, perfect for nights out, sightseeing, and exploring restaurants to find the best French fare. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025 Each wrapped in pastel pink garment bags, the items include bespoke debutante dresses made to do the Texas dip in the 1950s, dozens of body-conscious Mugler originals from the ’90s, and yards of silky lingerie by Christian Dior. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025 In this case, brands may place their own employees or those trained in their packaging style inside the Atelier, which will also hold the correct shopping or garment bags with branding. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025 The launch of Sway’s compostable garment bags is a start, but with the fashion industry still using billions of conventional polybags each year, Marsh is well aware of the magnitude of the challenge that lies ahead. Carly Kay, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025 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 16 May. 2025.

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