kit bag

or kitbag

noun

1. a small bag or knapsack, as for a soldier.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kit bag¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

By lunchtime, black kit bags, wreckage and the remains of 24 of the 30 people aboard the plane had been reclaimed from the Atlantic Ocean and brought ashore in Gabon.

From BBC

Biologist Sarah Kienle grabs a large sample jar from the kit bag and leans over the side to scoop some up.

From BBC

In the boot of his car, next to his kit bag, was another holdall.

From BBC

We chat backstage at the Latitude festival, where her dressing room contains a single white sofa, one small mirror and kit bag containing her stage outfit.

From BBC

Just about every wedding photographer I work with these days has one of these in their kit bag for lighting a dance floor, outdoor portraits, or just about anything else.

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