sponge bag

noun British.

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

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Origin of sponge bag

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby sponge bag

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British Dictionary definitions for sponge bag

sponge bag

noun

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