Synonyms and antonyms of Bags and cases for carrying possessions in British Thesaurus

accompanied baggage (noun)

bags or suitcases belonging to a passenger who is travelling in the same plane

attaché case (noun)

a small flat case used for carrying documents

backpack (noun)

a rucksack

bag (noun)

a handbag

bag (noun)

a suitcase or similar container in which you carry clothes and other things you need when you are travelling

baggage (noun)

mainly American the suitcases, bags etc in which you carry your possessions when you travel. The usual British word is luggage.

briefcase (noun)

a case for carrying documents and other things to work

bug-out bag (noun)

mainly American a bag containing the essential things that you would need in an emergency

bum bag (noun)

British a small bag on a belt that you wear around your waist to keep money, keys, and other small things in

cabin baggage (noun)

bags that you carry with you on a plane, rather than those that go in the plane’s hold

carpetbag (noun)

a bag that you use when travelling, made from very thick cloth

carryall (noun)

American a holdall

case (noun)

a suitcase

clutch bag (noun)

a small bag with no handles or strap that a woman uses for carrying money and personal things, especially at formal social events

dilly bag (noun)

Australian a type of bag for carrying things in

duffel bag (noun)

a large bag made from strong cloth that has a circular bottom and is pulled together at the top with a string

fanny pack (noun)

American a small bag with a belt that you wear around your waist

flight bag (noun)

a small soft suitcase that can be carried on a plane

grip (noun)

old-fashioned a small bag that you use when travelling

handbag (noun)

a small bag used by women for carrying personal things such as money and keys. The usual American word is purse.

hand luggage (noun)

small bags that passengers are allowed to carry with them on a plane or bus

haversack (noun)

Britishold-fashioned a large bag that you carry on your back or over one shoulder, for example when you go walking or camping

holdall (noun)

British a large soft bag with handles

kit bag (noun)

a bag shaped like a long tube, used for clothes and equipment

knapsack (noun)

a bag that you carry on your back

luggage (noun)

bags and suitcases that you take on a journey

pack (noun)

a bag that you carry on your back, used especially by soldiers or people walking in the countryside, for carrying clothes and equipment

papoose (noun)

a bag used for carrying a baby on your back

pencil case (noun)

a small bag or box for keeping pens, pencils and other writing materials in

pocketbook (noun)

American a handbag

portmanteau (noun)

old-fashioned a large suitcase consisting of two parts that fold together

pouch (noun)

a small bag made of cloth or thin leather

purse (noun)

American a woman’s handbag

red box (noun)

in the UK, a box, usually covered in red leather, that is used by government ministers to hold documents

rucksack (noun)

a bag that you carry on your back, used when you are walking long distances or travelling to several different places

satchel (noun)

a small strong bag for carrying school books that is made of thick cloth or leather and has a long handle that goes over your shoulder

shoulder bag (noun)

a bag with a long strap for carrying it on your shoulder

shoulder strap (noun)

a thin piece of cloth or leather fixed to a bag, so that it can be carried over your shoulder

sponge bag (noun)

British a small bag used for carrying things that you need for washing yourself

steamer trunk (noun)

a container like a very large suitcase, used for carrying clothes and other objects when you travel

suitcase (noun)

a large container with flat sides and a handle used for carrying clothes and other things when you travel

swag (noun)

Australian a bag or a roll of cloth containing a traveller’s personal possessions

toilet bag (noun)

a small bag used for carrying things such as soap, toothpaste etc when you are travelling

tote bag (noun)

a large open bag with handles

trunk (noun)

a large strong box with a lid used for storing things or for carrying them when you travel

vanity case (noun)

a small bag for carrying make-up

wheel-away (noun)

a suitcase, bag, etc that has wheels