overnight bag

noun

Definition of overnight bagnext
as in traveling bag

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Recent Examples of overnight bag 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 Despite their tall profile, these sneakers are incredibly light—I’ve packed them in overnight bags and suitcases without feeling like the shoes are taking up too much room. — Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2026 One of them invites Bonnie over for a sleepover, and Jessie sneaks into her overnight bag, not realizing that toys are verboten to the new generation. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 June 2026 Her Hummer and Cadillac Escalade were still parked at the property, but an overnight bag — along with a curling iron, a makeup bag, her phone and her purse — was missing. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overnight bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overnight bag
  1. weekend bag
  2. duffel bag
  3. wallet
  4. suitcase
  5. kit bag
  6. handbag
  7. portmanteau
  8. cosmetic case
Noun
  • Styles accessorized with white clout goggles, a soft black beanie hat with a bit of height, a pop of red with a long and loose scarf, and a gargantuan camel brown suede weekend bag.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Get the perfect weekend bag for your upcoming holiday travel.
    — Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Definition of weekend bag
Noun
  • In his apartment officers found black and gray clothing Fleming wore during the robberies as well as a black duffel bag, a gun belt with a holster, a large sum of cash still wrapped in bank currency bands, and multiple guns.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
  • Alston battered Vitels over the back of her head at least five times with a pan, ultimately stuffing her lifeless body into a duffel bag and into a closet, the court heard Friday.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026
Definition of duffel bag
Noun
  • Elida still hadn’t found her son’s wallet or phone, her daughter’s Nintendo gaming systems or, somewhat surprisingly, their trailer.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Eye-watering World Cup prices haven't stopped soccer fans from around the world from opening their wallets.
    — Meline Rosales Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Definition of wallet
Noun
  • An airy dress that can moonlight as a cover-up is an absolute must, especially if suitcase space is limited.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • At some point that Will could not remember, Butch stopped living out of his suitcase and got himself a chest of drawers and apparently—though Will didn’t notice them for some time—houseplants.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of suitcase
Noun
  • Road closures have been seizing the country’s leafy capital, as vans disgorge military style kit bags and American personnel to match at top hotels.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
  • All of the pieces stow conveniently in a first aid kit bag when playtime is over.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 10 July 2025
Definition of kit bag
Noun
  • Gold jewelry and hardware on her handbag repeated the metallic line on the shoes.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • The Office Romance star added a stack of Fope’s gold mesh bracelets, completing her ensemble with oversized sunglasses, a Chanel handbag, and Cartier earrings from the jeweler’s signature Panthère collection, wearing her hair in a low updo.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of handbag
Noun
  • Soon my entire feed was pugs and poodles and beagles and portmanteau blends with absurd names like golden doodle and cavapoo.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • Long before the portmanteau of edutainment was a thing, AG was producing stories and dolls which illustrated its definition.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
Definition of portmanteau
Noun
  • Included is this designer cosmetic case that looks big enough to fit all my toiletries yet small enough to go into a carry-on bag.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
  • After signing up, check your inbox for a single-use coupon for 10% off sitewide, including best-selling suitcases, weekender bags, and cosmetic cases.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of cosmetic case

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“Overnight bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overnight%20bag. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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