chiefly British
: an often cloth traveling case or bag
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Examples of holdall in a Sentence
there was a forgotten holdall in the bus station loo
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But then two boys came running out with two holdalls.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Why swap your credit cards and keys over when your hero holdall looks good with everything?
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024
Bally’s core tradition in accessories is reflected in the range of luxurious yet practical holdalls and backpacks, trimmed in leather.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 June 2024
Plus, a smaller holdall like this is much more versatile: Use it as a weekender, as your carry-on, or as a gym bag.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023
There’s also a holdall (460.95) and a matching shoe bag ($245.84).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2023
In the 16th century a man’s codpiece sometimes served as an alternative holdall, despite the awkwardness of having to fish around your crotch to find things.
—Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
Marina Raphael’s mini iteration of its signature holdall is brought to life by precision cut geometric shapes inspired by cafe tables and garden tiles of idyllic summer destination, Sardinia.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2022
The holdall is a pleasure to use from the first day, but designed explicitly for the long haul—and backed up by a quarter-century guarantee.
—Alexander Freeling, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2022
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Why swap your credit cards and keys over when your hero holdall looks good with everything?
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024
Bally’s core tradition in accessories is reflected in the range of luxurious yet practical holdalls and backpacks, trimmed in leather.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 June 2024
Plus, a smaller holdall like this is much more versatile: Use it as a weekender, as your carry-on, or as a gym bag.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023
There’s also a holdall (460.95) and a matching shoe bag ($245.84).
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2023
In the 16th century a man’s codpiece sometimes served as an alternative holdall, despite the awkwardness of having to fish around your crotch to find things.
—Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 29 Sep. 2022
Marina Raphael’s mini iteration of its signature holdall is brought to life by precision cut geometric shapes inspired by cafe tables and garden tiles of idyllic summer destination, Sardinia.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2022
The holdall is a pleasure to use from the first day, but designed explicitly for the long haul—and backed up by a quarter-century guarantee.
—Alexander Freeling, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2022
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“Holdall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holdall. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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