overnight bag
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of overnight bag
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Bundled in rain gear and eager to get back to their island before a downpour hit the launch, the two quickly embarked me and my overnight bag for the trip to the island.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024
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
On the day of sentencing, with her lawyers telling her to pack an overnight bag, Mrs Thompson arrived at court just as her daughter had gone into labour.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2022
Clayton grabbed his overnight bag and ran down the stairs.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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