sponge bag

1 of 2

noun

British

: a waterproof case for holding a bath sponge and toilet articles

sponge-bag

2 of 2

adjective

British

: checked

sponge-bag trousers

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

sponge bag; probably from the frequent use of such fabrics for the outside of sponge bags

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