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overnight bag
noun
: a suitcase of a size to carry clothing and personal articles for an overnight trip
called also overnight case
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Advertisement When Huskins turned up, police grew more suspicious, questioning how a kidnapping victim could reappear hundreds of miles away wearing sunglasses and carrying an overnight bag.
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Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The colorway options — besides being seemingly endless with shades like the soft green Eucalyptus, baby blue Pacific, and ’70s-inspired Terracotta — allow for creative freedom and many a matchy-matchy moment with your overnight bag or makeup case.
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
When Huskins turned up, police grew more suspicious, questioning how a kidnapping victim could reappear hundreds of miles away wearing sunglasses and carrying an overnight bag.
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Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Yellowstone director surprised by fan reaction to John Dutton's death: 'You are not supposed to be OK'
Later that evening, Kayce is packing an overnight bag when Monica walks in.
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EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
1925, in the meaning defined above
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“Overnight bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overnight%20bag. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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overnight bag
noun
: a suitcase of a size to carry clothing and personal articles for an overnight trip
called also overnight case
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