garment bag
Definition
Noun: A suitcase or bag designed for transporting clothing, especially suits, dresses, or other formal wear, on hangers. It typically unfolds or opens to allow the garments to be hung inside, minimizing wrinkles during travel.
Usage
A "garment bag" is used specifically for packing and transporting clothes that need to remain on hangers to avoid creasing. It is common for business travel, weddings, or formal events. - She packed her wedding dress in a garment bag for the flight. - He always carries his suits in a garment bag when traveling for work.
Advanced Usage
- "to check a garment bag": To hand over a garment bag to airline staff to be stored in the cargo hold of an airplane.
- I had to check my garment bag because it was too large for the overhead compartment.
Variants and Related Words
- Garment carrier: A synonym for garment bag.
- Suit bag: A smaller, often simpler type of garment bag designed specifically for a single suit.
Synonyms
- Clothing bag
- Travel garment cover
Related Phrases
- Foldable garment bag: A garment bag designed to be folded for easier storage when not in use.
- Hanging garment bag: Emphasizes the primary feature of the bag.
Noun
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a suitcase that unfolds to be hung up
