overnight bag
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of overnight bag
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Chelsea had been in Mid-City shopping when she saw the fire and beelined back to the house, grabbing an overnight bag and evacuating in a matter of minutes to pick up her children at school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2025
The Hyundai’s front truck is also comically small, whereas the Mach-E’s is large enough to squeeze in an overnight bag or small carry-on.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2023
One of the first nights he stayed over, he brought his overnight bag, a toothbrush and a vacuum-sealed bag of duck prosciutto he had dry cured.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2023
On the day of sentencing, with her lawyers telling her to pack an overnight bag, Mrs Thompson arrived at court just as her daughter had gone into labour.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2022
Now she wished she had brought an overnight bag.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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