Definition

Noun: A small, portable bag designed to hold a limited amount of clothing and personal items for a stay lasting one night or a very short duration.

Usage

An "overnight bag" is used for very short trips where you do not need a large suitcase. It is typically carried by hand or over the shoulder.

Examples

• She packed her toiletries and a change of clothes in her overnight bag for the business trip.
• He grabbed his overnight bag from the trunk before checking into the hotel.
• For the weekend at her friend's house, a small overnight bag was sufficient.

Advanced Usage

• "to pack an overnight bag": This phrase describes the action of preparing for a short trip.
  • We decided to leave suddenly, so I had to quickly pack an overnight bag.

Variants and Related Words

• Overnighter (noun): Can be a synonym for an overnight bag, or refer to the short trip itself.
  • I just need an overnighter for this quick visit.
• Weekend bag (noun): A similar concept but often slightly larger, intended for a two or three-night stay.
• Toiletry bag (noun): A small bag for holding hygiene items, often packed inside an overnight bag.

Synonyms

• Travel bag: A general term for a bag used for traveling.
• Weekender: Informal term for a bag used for short trips.

Related Phrases

• "Just an overnight bag": Used to emphasize the brevity of a planned stay.
  • Don't worry, I'm not moving in—it's just an overnight bag.

Noun

1. a small traveling bag to carry clothing and accessories for staying overnight