travel bag

noun

variants or traveling bag
: suitcase

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The slim fit of these long-sleeve tops is perfect for tucking into bottoms, and the super-soft, stretchy fabric won’t wrinkle easily when folded into your travel bag. — Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 My full kit from Insane came with all the bells and whistles expected of carnival costumes these days, including a luxe leather travel bag filled with such goodies as a speaker and an electronic fan. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 For the rest of us mere mortals, here are the travel bags worth investing in. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 Style them with a soft, dressy top, then add a pair of sneakers or loafers and a travel bag. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for travel bag

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of travel bag was in 1826

Rhymes for travel bag

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“Travel bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travel%20bag. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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