overnight bag
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of overnight bag
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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When Huskins turned up, police grew more suspicious, questioning how a kidnapping victim could reappear hundreds of miles away wearing sunglasses and carrying an overnight bag.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2024
We'd been planning to spend a day reporting from there, but packed a small overnight bag when we heard the Syrians had abandoned their side.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 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
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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