garment bag
Americannoun
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a travel bag made of pliable, durable material with a handle and a zipper closure, designed to hang straight or fold double and used to carry suits, dresses, coats, or the like without crushing or wrinkling.
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a plastic or cloth bag with a zipper closure in which clothes can be hung in a closet, especially for storage.
Example Sentences
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You’ll easily fit a suit and shirt in the garment bag, “but it could get tricky with a suit and multiple shirts,” said Padval.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2025
The rest of the time, you live your regular civilian life, your uniform tucked safely in a sealed garment bag in your closet.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2023
I have a garment bag, suitcases, and other items depending on how long I’m going to be staying over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2023
Carter covered some 50,000 campaign miles, his garment bag draped over his shoulder.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2023
They pushed the fabric of the garment bag aside, and Seven’s mouth was agape in wonder.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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