overnight bag

noun

: a suitcase of a size to carry clothing and personal articles for an overnight trip

called also overnight case

Examples of overnight bag in a Sentence

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Ditto Joe, who moves his sad little overnight bag into the apartment above Mooney’s, vowing to burn New York to the ground to keep Kate from taking away his son. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Plus, its compact size is easy to slip into a suitcase or overnight bag. Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Two pouch compartments are there to ensure your phone doesn’t get tossed around in a larger overnight bag during trips (ditto for sunglasses and even your go-to setting spray). Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025 The smaller option is perfect for an overnight bag, but the original Weekender carries enough for a longer trip. Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overnight bag

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overnight bag was in 1925

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“Overnight bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overnight%20bag. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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overnight bag

noun
: a suitcase of a size to carry clothing and personal articles for an overnight trip

called also overnight case

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