Ali Baba bag
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Meaning · English
A soldier's duffel bag.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Each enlistee leaves.. with items packed into a duffel bag more commonly known as the ‘Ali-Baba’ bag.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Ali Baba bag” mean?
A soldier's duffel bag.
Is “Ali Baba bag” formal or informal?
Ali Baba bag is generally slang.