Dopp kit

American  

[dop kit] / ˈdɒp ˌkɪt /

Sometimes Dopp bag, dopp bag or dopp 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.

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Etymology

Origin of Dopp kit

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Washington Post

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

From New York Times

“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.

From New York Times

Jen Rubio, co-founder and chief brand officer of luggage label Away, makes her own in-flight dopp kit to make any coach seat feel like business class: she uses perfumed, hydrating, rinse-free hand wash from Byredo instead of Purell hand sanitizer; Barbara Sturm antipollution serum to keep her skin clean and moisturized; and extremely comfortable silicone earplugs from Savears.

From Seattle Times