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
Charleston’s remains were found inside the garment bag in October 1978.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 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
"It was zipped up in a garment bag on the set, and it has never been opened since," she added of the 30-year-old dress.
From Fox News ● Feb. 16, 2022
It’s Beatriz on the opposite side, holding up my garment bag.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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