Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carpetbag
noun
/ˈkɑːr.pɪt.bæɡ/
Definition
A suitcase or bag made from carpet fabric, traditionally used by travelers.
Examples
- She packed her clothes into a worn-out carpetbag for the journey.
- The carpetbagger arrived in town with nothing but his bag and ambition.
- He slung the carpetbag over his shoulder and set off down the road.
Meaning
Historically, it refers to a bag created from carpet material, often associated with individuals traveling during the Reconstruction era in the United States.
Synonyms
- satchel
- bag
- suitcase
