sponge bag
Definition
Noun: A small, waterproof bag designed to hold personal toiletries (such as soap, toothpaste, and a toothbrush) while traveling.
Usage
A sponge bag is used to organize and transport bathroom essentials, keeping them separate from other items in luggage to prevent leaks. It is a common item for packing when going on a trip.
Examples
- "Don't forget to pack your toothbrush in your sponge bag."
- "I need to buy a new sponge bag; the zipper on my old one is broken."
- "Her sponge bag was neatly packed with shampoo, soap, and a razor."
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in British English. In American English, the equivalent term is typically "toiletry bag" or "dopp kit."
- Historically, the name originated from the practice of carrying a natural sea sponge for washing in a waterproof bag.
Variants and Related Words
- Toiletry bag (n): The more general, modern term, especially in American English.
- Dopp kit (n): A common American English term for a men's toiletry bag, originating from a brand name.
- Wash bag (n): Another synonym used in British English.
Synonyms
Toiletry bag, wash bag, dopp kit, toilet kit.
Antonyms
There is no direct antonym, but unpacked or loose toiletries would be the conceptual opposite.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To pack one's sponge bag: The act of preparing one's toiletries for a journey.
- Example: "She spent the evening packing her sponge bag for the weekend trip."
Noun
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a waterproof bag for holding bathrooms items (soap and toothpaste etc.) when you are travelling
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