traveling bag
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Definition
Noun: A portable, typically rectangular container designed for carrying clothes and personal belongings during travel. It is a piece of luggage intended to be carried by hand.
Usage
A "traveling bag" is used to refer to a specific piece of luggage for a trip. It is a countable noun. - She packed her traveling bag for the weekend getaway. - He placed his traveling bag in the overhead compartment.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to live out of a traveling bag": To be traveling so frequently that one's belongings remain primarily in one's luggage.
- As a consultant, he practically lived out of his traveling bag.
Variants and Related Words
- Travel bag (n): A common variant with the same meaning.
- Overnight bag (n): A small traveling bag intended for a very short trip.
- Weekender (n): A stylish bag for short trips.
- Suitcase (n): A more general term for a rectangular traveling bag, often with a handle and hard or soft sides.
Synonyms
- Suitcase
- Overnight case
- Gladstone bag (a specific type of traveling bag)
- Carry-on (when referring to a bag meeting airline size restrictions)
Related Phrases
- Pack one's traveling bag: To prepare for a trip by putting items into the bag.
- It's time to pack my traveling bag; my flight is early tomorrow.
Noun
- a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
- he carried his small bag onto the plane with him