holdall

/'houldɔ:l/

Thân thiện

A traveler carries a large holdall through the train station.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large bag for carrying clothes and other items, especially when traveling: A "holdall" is a type of spacious, often soft-sided bag designed to hold a variety of personal belongings, typically used for short trips or to carry sports equipment.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • He packed his gym clothes and shoes into his holdall.
  • For the weekend trip, she only needed a single holdall.
  • The holdall was stuffed with everything he needed for the camping trip.

Advanced Usage

• As a general term for a versatile bag: While often used for travel, a "holdall" can imply any bag with a large, open capacity for miscellaneous items.
  • She uses an old holdall to store her knitting supplies.

Variants and Related Words

• Duffel bag (or duffle bag): A very similar type of cylindrical bag, often made of canvas, with a drawstring closure. This is a near-synonym in many contexts.
• Tote bag: A large bag with parallel handles, but typically less structured and not specifically for travel.
• Weekender bag: A type of holdall designed specifically for short trips.

Synonyms

• Carryall: Another term for a large bag for holding miscellaneous items.
• Overnight bag: A bag for a short trip, often smaller than a full suitcase.

Related Phrases

• "Pack a holdall": To fill a holdall with items for a journey.
  • He quickly packed a holdall and left for the station.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a capacious bag or basket

Từ đồng nghĩa

• carryall
• tote
• tote bag