What is another word for carpetbags?

Pronunciation: [kˈɑːpɪtbˌaɡz] (IPA)

Carpetbags, also known as travel bags or valises, are large bags made of a durable fabric or leather that were used for travel in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Synonyms for carpetbags include portmanteaus, luggage, trunks, suitcases, grips, holdalls, satchels, and duffel bags. Each of these words refers to a type of bag used for travel, but they may differ in their size, shape, or material. For example, a trunk is a large, heavy container made of wood or metal that is used for long-term storage or transportation of goods, while a satchel is a smaller bag worn over the shoulder that is used for carrying personal items.

What are the hypernyms for Carpetbags?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Carpetbags

And we'll all be careful about the carpetbags; won't even mention a rug; lots of talk can be got out of the dead governors I'm thinking.
"Andrew the Glad"
Maria Thompson Daviess
Those were twenty rich years he put in in reconstructing us, but when he took those same heavy carpetbags North he took Mary Caroline Darrah, the prettiest woman in the county with him.
"Andrew the Glad"
Maria Thompson Daviess
The girls stood about enviously watching us pack our carpetbags and Rebecca's trunk.
"The Blue Birds' Winter Nest"
Lillian Elizabeth Roy

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