overnight bag
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of overnight bag
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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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
Bradford joked that Gaines always carried a bag, whether it was his briefcase, overnight bag or tennis bag.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2022
Clayton grabbed his overnight bag and ran down the stairs.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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