traveling bag

American  

noun

1. a small bag, as a valise or suitcase, usually made of leather, having an oblong shape, and used chiefly to hold clothes.

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Etymology

Origin of traveling bag

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

“Say no more,” the prince said, reaching for his traveling bag.

From Literature

Also technique, so he was making hybrids of shredded chiffon and Art Deco ornamentation; Mom jeans and cargo shorts; tailcoats and 1980s polka dots; diamante-sprinkled eye masks and giant traveling bags.

From New York Times

Thus began what Good now refers to as the “traveling bag of hats.”

From Washington Times

I gave her a traveling bag to take on her honeymoon.

From Literature

Now that was gone, too, and nothing was familiar anymore except the clothes in her traveling bag in the trunk of Elinor’s car.

From Literature