seabag
noun
sea·bag ˈsē-ˌbag 
: a cylindrical canvas bag used especially by a sailor for clothes and other gear
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Mattis trashes his resignation forms and, riding the roller coaster of his emotions, packs his seabag for a long deployment. 
Jim Proser, National Review, 15 Aug. 2017 Carrying their seabags on their backs, some of the sailors gathered around Mills for a photo in front of Andrew Mills Hall. Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2017
Jim Proser, National Review, 15 Aug. 2017 Carrying their seabags on their backs, some of the sailors gathered around Mills for a photo in front of Andrew Mills Hall. Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2017 Word History
First Known Use
1917, in the meaning defined above
seabags
noun
as in school bags
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- school bags
- fanny packs
- traveling bags
- overnight bags
- suitcases
- overnight cases
- handbags
- kit bags
- carryalls
- weekend bags
- portmanteaus
- packsacks
- portmanteaux
- holdalls
- grips
- carry-ons
- haversacks
- backpacks
- knapsacks
- rucksacks
- packs
