sponge bag

American  

noun

British.

1. a small, usually waterproof, case for carrying toilet articles.

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sponge bag British  

noun

1. a small bag made of plastic, etc, that holds toilet articles, used esp when travelling

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Etymology

Origin of sponge bag

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

When Pippa, the eldest of the sisters, ventured out from her bedroom with sponge bag and towel to use the bathroom, Gillian, the middle one, was also venturing.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 21, 2019

In 2003, a list of presents given to President George W Bush since he had taken office in 2001 included a £216 sponge bag from Prime Minister Tony Blair.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2017

“The bolt is just underneath the handle—the sponge bag masks it. You could not see from where you were lying whether the bolt were turned or not.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

He looked thoughtfully at the door in front of him, then, lifting off the sponge bag, he tried the handle.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

Hanging on the handle of the door that gave access to the next compartment was a large-size checked rubber sponge bag.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie