overnight bag

noun

Synonyms of overnight bagnext
: a suitcase of a size to carry clothing and personal articles for an overnight trip

called also overnight case

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Officers told the children to pack an overnight bag. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 Carry it on day trips, as a personal item on planes, or as an overnight bag. — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2025 Both are small enough to fit into your daily commuter or overnight bag — ideal for some post-work recovery or mid-flight self-care. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025 One extra set of clothes, an overnight bag, chargers, a passport, the super universal converter, and an eye mask. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overnight bag

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First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overnight bag was in 1925

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overnight bag

noun
: a suitcase of a size to carry clothing and personal articles for an overnight trip

called also overnight case

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