overnight bag

noun

1. a travel bag large enough to hold personal articles and clothing for an overnight trip.

Word History and Origins

Origin of overnight bag¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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.

From Los Angeles Times

“You just always learned to have a very small overnight bag and a couple of changes of shirts,” said Isaacson.

From Los Angeles Times

Because I’m the mother of three, most of my “handbags” are actually shoulder bags that could easily pass as overnight bags.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the first nights he stayed over, he brought his overnight bag, a toothbrush and a vacuum-sealed bag of duck prosciutto he had dry cured.

From Salon

While crews were working to prevent a major explosion, residents were packing overnight bags, loading their pets into cars and searching for hotel rooms.

From Washington Times