Definition

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

Usage

This term specifically refers to a compact piece of luggage, typically smaller than a suitcase, intended for very brief trips. It is used to describe the bag itself, not the act of traveling.

Examples

• I only need an overnight case for my business trip tomorrow.
• She packed her toiletries and a change of clothes in her overnight case.
• He grabbed his overnight case and headed to the train station.

Advanced Usage

• The term implies convenience and minimal packing, suitable for trips where a full suitcase is unnecessary.
• It can be used metaphorically to describe something prepared quickly or for short-term use, though this is less common.
  • The report was just an overnight case solution, not a long-term strategy.

Variants and Related Words

• Overnight bag: A direct synonym with identical meaning.
• Weekender (bag): A similar small travel bag, often implying a slightly longer trip (e.g., a weekend).
• Carry-on (bag): A bag small enough to be stored in an airplane's overhead compartment; an overnight case often qualifies as a carry-on.
• Toiletry bag: A small bag specifically for holding toiletries, which might be packed inside an overnight case.

Synonyms

• Overnight bag
• Travel bag
• Small suitcase

Antonyms

• Trunk
• Large suitcase
• Steamer trunk

Noun

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