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
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
His wife had even packed an overnight bag for him in case he couldn’t return home.
From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2022
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
Macy ignored me and tossed clothes into her overnight bag, then hefted it onto her shoulder.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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