kit bag
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of kit bag
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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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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