standbybag
nounUK /ˈstændbaɪ bæɡ/
US /ˈstændbaɪ bæɡ/
A standby bag is a bag you keep ready to grab when you need it fast.
She packed a standby bag with snacks and a book for the long car ride.
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2. A small bag kept packed with spare clothes and essentials in case of a sudden trip.
He always keeps a standby bag in the trunk for overnight stays.
3. A backup bag carried in addition to the main luggage.
My standby bag holds chargers and a change of socks.
4. In travel, a bag held ready in case a passenger's checked luggage is delayed.
The airline gave her a standby bag with toiletries after her suitcase went missing.