travelling bag
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Definition
Noun: A portable, typically rectangular container designed for carrying personal belongings, especially clothing, during travel.
Usage
A "travelling bag" is a general term for a piece of luggage used to transport one's possessions on a journey. It is often carried by hand or on one's shoulder.
Examples
- He packed his travelling bag for the weekend trip.
- She placed her travelling bag in the overhead compartment.
- The porter helped with the heavy travelling bag.
Advanced Usage
- As a specific type of luggage: While general, the term can imply a bag suitable for shorter trips or as carry-on luggage, as opposed to a large suitcase.
- For a three-day conference, a single travelling bag should suffice.
Variants and Related Words
- Travel bag: A common, shortened variant with identical meaning.
- Suitcase: A more specific term for a rigid or semi-rigid rectangular travelling bag.
- Overnight bag / Weekender: Terms for a small travelling bag designed for very short trips.
- Holdall / Duffel bag: Terms for a large cylindrical bag, often used as a travelling bag for sports equipment or informal travel.
Synonyms
- Luggage bag
- Valise (a dated or formal term for a small suitcase)
Related Phrases/Idioms
(No common idioms or phrasal verbs are directly formed with the specific term "travelling bag.")
Noun
- a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
- he carried his small bag onto the plane with him