Dopp kit

Sometimes Dopp bag, dopp bag
Or dopp kit

[dop kit]

noun

1. a case with compartments for organizing toiletries, typically designed for men, that sits upright on a surface and opens at the top.

   Every guy needs a dopp kit for stashing grooming supplies.

   Feeling a bit envious of him, I decided to buy my own Dopp kit—it’s perfect for my makeup.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dopp kit¹

First recorded in 1935–40; invented in 1919 by German-American leather goods maker Charles Doppelt

Example Sentences

When I take a staycation on the Eastside, I’m sure to bring a second outfit for the evening, my computer, a dopp kit full of my toiletries and a jacket in case it gets colder.

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“Since guitarists often forget their capos, I often carry one to music jobs, and one lives in my dopp kit with the toothbrush, etc.,”

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A gift worth considering for that special someone who is still storing their hard-earned stash in a desk drawer, shoe box or repurposed Dopp kit, the carrying and storage cases made by L.A.-based Apothecarry are humidor, lockbox and herb-organization system all in one sturdy Alderwood box.

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Mr. Vilanova never packs his Dopp kit without a straightener.

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“I like to keep a Dopp kit packed with one of each thing a client might need on a trip, like shampoo, conditioner and a toothbrush. The extras go in a little travel bin — usually under their sink, depending on the storage situation,” said Ms. Strickland, who helps clients, many of whom are avid travelers, organize their homes and offices.

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