weekend bag

noun

Synonyms of weekend bagnext
: a suitcase of a size to carry clothing and personal articles for a weekend trip

called also weekend case

Examples of weekend bag in a Sentence

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There’s also a matching weekend bag designed to fit the trunk space. — Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 The utility backpack and super-size weekend bag were key as well. — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025 Sebastio said that belts, wallets and weekend bags have also been selling well. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025 So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for weekend bag

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of weekend bag was in 1921

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“Weekend bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weekend%20bag. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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