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overnight bag

American  

noun

  1. a travel bag large enough to hold personal articles and clothing for an overnight trip.


Etymology

Origin of overnight bag

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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Garcia told Kiley, then 14, to pack an overnight bag and some pajamas, assuming they would be back the next day.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 17, 2025

The Hyundai’s front truck is also comically small, whereas the Mach-E’s is large enough to squeeze in an overnight bag or small carry-on.

From Seattle Times Apr. 5, 2023

One of the first nights he stayed over, he brought his overnight bag, a toothbrush and a vacuum-sealed bag of duck prosciutto he had dry cured.

From Salon Feb. 12, 2023

Mr. Jacobson was big on bottle-feeding Eloise and doing dishes, while Ms. Rought became a master at stacking her stroller with an overnight bag and baby supplies when she stayed with him.

From New York Times Apr. 8, 2022

Hoping to avoid the formalities and greetings, I wait about five minutes before hauling my luggage and an overnight bag downstairs.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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