overnighter
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overnighter — [ō΄vər nīt′ər] n. a small piece of luggage for use on a brief trip … English World dictionary
overnighter — UK [ˌəʊvə(r)ˈnaɪtə(r)] / US [ˌoʊvərˈnaɪtər] noun [countable] Word forms overnighter : singular overnighter plural overnighters informal a journey lasting one night … English dictionary
Overnighter, The — A shipping container (box, tube, or envelope) that the USPS provides at no extra cost to Express Mail customers. The Overnighter™ is a USPS trademark … Glossary of postal terms
overnighter — noun Date: 1949 1. overnight bag 2. an overnight trip 3. a person who stays overnight … New Collegiate Dictionary
overnighter — /oh veuhr nuy teuhr/, n. 1. an overnight stay or trip. 2. a traveler or visitor making an overnight stay. 3. something serving overnight travel, as a special train or an overnight bag. [1955 60; OVERNIGHT + ER1] * * * … Universalium
overnighter — o|ver|night|er [ ,ouvər naıtər ] noun count INFORMAL a trip lasting one night … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
overnighter — noun a person who stays overnight. ↘N. Amer. an overnight trip or stay … English new terms dictionary
overnighter — noun (C) a bag or small case which holds a few clothes and other things you need for a short trip … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
overnighter — over·night·er … English syllables
overnighter — o•ver•night•er [[t]ˌoʊ vərˈnaɪ tər[/t]] n. 1) his overnight 9) 2) his a person making an overnight stay 3) his something serving overnight travel, as a special train or an overnight bag • Etymology: 1955–60 … From formal English to slang
