garment bag

noun

Synonyms of garment bagnext
: a bag used by travelers that folds in half and has a center handle for easy carrying

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Put your clothes in the garment bag and your stash inside the bag. — Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026 As the workshops concluded, suits and dresses were carefully packed into garment bags. — Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026 Opt for breathable storage solutions, such as cotton garment bags or acid-free boxes, to protect delicate fabrics like wool and silk. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026 Security teams occupy key corners in the lobby as assistants sprint garment bags through the sliding doors. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for garment bag

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of garment bag was in 1927

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garment bag
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“Garment bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garment%20bag. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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