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kit bag

American  
Or kitbag

noun

  1. a small bag or knapsack, as for a soldier.


Etymology

Origin of kit bag

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Famously, Bradley will never open his kit bag from Medinah until he wins a Ryder Cup.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2025

Just about every wedding photographer I work with these days has one of these in their kit bag for lighting a dance floor, outdoor portraits, or just about anything else.

From The Verge Jun. 16, 2022

I think I saw a Wisden Almanack or two in his kit bag as well, and one of my long reads.

From The Guardian May 22, 2021

If you’re one of those people, pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and click, click, click:

From Slate Oct. 20, 2018

Knife Grinder heaved up his kit bag and walked down the drive.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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