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

The man also brought a dressing case, with the result that a dip in the bath, and ten minutes in the hands of an expert valet, made Anstruther a new man.

From The Wings of the Morning by Tracy, Louis

"My dear Rosalie," with a wave of the hand taking in both herself and her dressing case, "it is all too strong."

From The Shuttle by Burnett, Frances Hodgson

A white bed in the alcove, white window drapery, a carpet with considerable light blue in it, a dressing case, a writing desk, some books and pictures, mostly Madonnas.

From A Modern Cinderella by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

He was induced, however, by various fraudulent representations, to limit his contributions to a work-box and dressing case, of each of which he purchased the very largest specimen that could be got for money.

From Dombey and Son by Dickens, Charles

He takes from his pocket a bunch of keys, and, selecting one of the smallest, unlocks a drawer of his dressing case.

From The Diamond Coterie by Lynch, Lawrence L.