carpetbag (Meaning)
carpetbag (n)
traveling bag made of carpet; widely used in 19th century
carpetbag (a)
following the practices or characteristic of carpetbaggers
carpetbag (s)
presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality
carpetbag (n.)
A portable bag for travelers; -- so called because originally made of carpet.
Synonyms & Antonyms of carpetbag
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carpetbag Sentence Examples
- As I unpacked my belongings from the worn carpetbag, memories of my travels flooded back.
- Grandma's carpetbag was a treasure trove of keepsakes and mementos from her adventures around the world.
- In the attic, we discovered an old carpetbag filled with forgotten letters and photographs from generations past.
- The protagonist in the novel carried a mysterious carpetbag that held secrets pivotal to the plot.
- During the era of westward expansion, many pioneers packed their essentials in a sturdy carpetbag for the journey.
- The antique store displayed an assortment of vintage carpetbags, each with its own unique charm and history.
- Despite its humble appearance, the carpetbag contained valuable artifacts collected during the archaeological expedition.
- With a sense of nostalgia, I traced the intricate stitching on the carpetbag my great-grandmother had passed down.
- The traveling salesman relied on his trusty carpetbag to carry samples of his merchandise from town to town.
- In her memoir, she described the excitement of discovering a hidden compartment in her grandmother's carpetbag, filled with trinkets and tokens of love.
FAQs About the word carpetbag
traveling bag made of carpet; widely used in 19th century, following the practices or characteristic of carpetbaggers, presumptuously seeking success or a posit
backpack, valise, haversack, suitcase, packsack, kit, briefcase, knapsack, rucksack, kit bag
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As I unpacked my belongings from the worn carpetbag, memories of my travels flooded back.
Grandma's carpetbag was a treasure trove of keepsakes and mementos from her adventures around the world.
In the attic, we discovered an old carpetbag filled with forgotten letters and photographs from generations past.
The protagonist in the novel carried a mysterious carpetbag that held secrets pivotal to the plot.
