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Synonyms

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

Example Sentences

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Biologist Sarah Kienle grabs a large sample jar from the kit bag and leans over the side to scoop some up.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2024

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

Mendes adds that Biddiss was vital for “hands-on” military and technical advice: “what’s in their kit bag, how to handle their weapons – this sort of stuff”.

From The Guardian • Dec. 7, 2019

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