How to Use overnight bag in a Sentence

overnight bag

noun
  • The front end trunk holds a small overnight bag, but not much more.
    — Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2019
  • 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
  • Brady said in court the teens had a large amount of money and an overnight bag on them when they were arrested.
    — Mary Grace Keller, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 26 Nov. 2019
  • At the nearest intersection, an aide hails a taxi and hands his boss an overnight bag.
    — Sarah D. Wire, latimes.com, 30 Apr. 2018
  • Give her an overnight bag that's ready to tackle the harshest elements.
    — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021
  • The fact that Tyler had an overnight bag with him is somehow incredibly sweet to me.
    — Sally Holmes, Marie Claire, 2 Aug. 2019
  • As officers marked off the scene, Laird grabbed another shirt from his overnight bag.
    — Paige Fry, chicagotribune.com, 16 Sep. 2020
  • Some held overnight bags, while others gripped dog leashes — animals are welcome on board free of charge.
    — Jenna Pelletier, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2019
  • Get your beauty sleep on the go with these serum capsules that are perfect for packing in your suitcase or overnight bag.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021
  • As a result, Turkish towels are a great option for packing in a beach bag or overnight bag.
    — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Opt for a thin, unfussy timepiece and a generous-size briefcase that can double as an overnight bag.
    — WSJ, 28 Feb. 2022
  • On the to-do list, ahead of packing that overnight bag and even deciding who will attend the birth, is choosing a name for baby.
    — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 16 Dec. 2020
  • 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
  • Meet your mountain guides for the afternoon and overnight, and head up from the lake into the Alps, packing just an overnight bag.
    — Jack Dancy, Town & Country, 5 Oct. 2016
  • Keep an overnight bag packed in the trunk of your car, making that dream of spontaneously jumping onto a flight all the more possible.
    — Robert Cocuzzo, Town & Country, 22 May 2016
  • Designed to fit easily in purses, overnight bags, and luggage, this rounded case can be packed in any tight compartment.
    — Amari Pollard, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The smaller option is perfect for an overnight bag, but the original Weekender carries enough for a longer trip.
    — Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Big enough to hold all of his clothes, shoes and toiletries for a weekend getaway, this overnight bag is a stylish upgrade from the one he's been using since who knows when.
    — Lauren Matthews, Good Housekeeping, 27 Sep. 2022
  • It’s packed with organizational features and is spacious enough to double as an overnight bag.
    — Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2023
  • 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
  • This includes soft-sided and hard-sided suitcases and the brand's popular Chelsea overnight bag.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Nov. 2023
  • This includes soft-sided and hard-sided suitcases and the brand's popular Chelsea overnight bag.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2023
  • When Heather pulled up to the house 30 minutes later, Tyler was standing in the front yard, holding an overnight bag.
    — Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2021
  • Cuyana’s canvas overnight bag ($165) is the perfect companion to a carry-on suitcase.
    — Amy Tara Koch, Washington Post, 7 June 2019
  • For those who want a pretty overnight bag with a slew of travel-friendly features, look to Hyc00's duffel design.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 July 2023
  • With him were his two dogs, Roxy Mae and Rusty, as well as a cooler, a suitcase, and a smaller overnight bag in the bed of his truck.
    — Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Bundled in rain gear and eager to get back to their island before a downpour hit the launch, the two quickly embarked me and my overnight bag for the trip to the island.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Bundled in rain gear and eager to get back to their island before a downpour hit the launch, the two quickly embarked me and my overnight bag for the trip to the island.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The backpack is much smaller than other options on this list and works best as an overnight bag or weekend bag, but that shouldn’t dissuade you from picking one up for your shorter trips.
    — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 6 July 2023

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