Definition

Noun: A bag or container designed to hold the tools, implements, and materials needed for a specific type of work, especially sewing.

Usage

A workbag is a portable storage item used to organize and carry the necessary items for a task or craft. It is most commonly associated with sewing, holding items like needles, thread, scissors, and fabric. The term emphasizes utility and portability for work-related supplies.

Examples

• She reached into her workbag to find a matching spool of thread.
• The tailor's leather workbag was filled with measuring tapes and chalk.
• I keep all my knitting needles and yarn in a single, large workbag.

Advanced Usage

• "A surgeon's workbag": While less common, the term can be extended metaphorically to refer to a portable kit for other professions, implying a collection of specialized tools.
• "Digital workbag": In a modern, figurative sense, it can sometimes describe a digital folder or application containing all necessary files for a project.

Variants and Related Words

• Workbasket (n): A basket, often with a handle, serving the same purpose as a workbag, typically for sewing.
• Sewing kit (n): A small case or bag containing basic sewing tools. This is a more specific term for a common type of workbag.
• Toolbag (n): A bag for holding tools, analogous to a workbag but typically for mechanical or construction tools.

Synonyms

• Sewing bag
• Utility bag
• Craft bag

Related Phrases

• "Everything but the kitchen sink": (Idiom) While not directly related, this phrase humorously describes an overstuffed workbag containing an excessive number of items.
• "To have one's tools at hand": This concept is the primary function of a workbag.

Noun

1. container for holding implements and materials for work (especially for sewing)