Holdall
noun
A large bag used for holding clothes and personal items, typically used for travel.
She packed her holdall with everything she would need for the weekend trip.
Often appears as...
- travel bag
- gym bag
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A large bag used for holding clothes and personal items, typically used for travel.
She packed her holdall with everything she would need for the weekend trip.
Often appears as...
- travel bag
- gym bag
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Remember that a holdall is versatile and can be used for travel as well as for carrying sports equipment
He used a holdall for both his gym clothes and his swimming gear.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Connotation
When people refer to a holdall, they often imply practicality and efficiency
Her stylish holdall matched her outfit perfectly.
Pro Tip 3/3Usage Tip
Avoid using 'holdall' in overly formal contexts; it is more common in casual speech
The business meeting required formal attire, not a holdall.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Remember that a holdall is versatile and can be used for travel as well as for carrying sports equipment
He used a holdall for both his gym clothes and his swimming gear.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Connotation
When people refer to a holdall, they often imply practicality and efficiency
Her stylish holdall matched her outfit perfectly.
Pro Tip 3/3Usage Tip
Avoid using 'holdall' in overly formal contexts; it is more common in casual speech
The business meeting required formal attire, not a holdall.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Remember that a holdall is versatile and can be used for travel as well as for carrying sports equipment
He used a holdall for both his gym clothes and his swimming gear.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Connotation
When people refer to a holdall, they often imply practicality and efficiency
Her stylish holdall matched her outfit perfectly.
Pro Tip 3/3Usage Tip
Avoid using 'holdall' in overly formal contexts; it is more common in casual speech
The business meeting required formal attire, not a holdall.
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