dressing case

American  

noun

1. a small piece of luggage for carrying toilet articles, medicine, etc.

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dressing case British  

noun

1. (esp formerly) a box or case fitted with all the toilet articles necessary for dressing oneself, arranging one's hair, etc

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Etymology

Origin of dressing case

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

"This is my dressing case and that's yours."

From Rose of Dutcher's Coolly by Garland, Hamlin

At the foot of the bedstead was a large heavy chest, which served as bureau, sofa and dressing case.

From The Young Trailers A Story of Early Kentucky by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)

Anna Goddard had sought her own room, directly after dinner, to make some little change in her toilet, and get her gloves, which she had left lying upon her dressing case.

From The Masked Bridal by Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.

There were two wide beds in it; but each girl had her own dressing case and her locker and closet There were four windows and two study tables.

From Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island Or, The Old Hunter's Treasure Box by Emerson, Alice B.

Only on the silver fittings of the dressing case were a monogram—in which the initial "S" was decipherable—and a coronet.

From Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden by Garvice, Charles