handbag
noun
hand·bag
ˈhan(d)-ˌbag 
1
: suitcase
2
: a bag held in the hand or hung from a shoulder strap and used for carrying small personal articles and money
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Examples of handbag in a Sentence
flies only with a handbag so he doesn't have to check his luggage
her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet
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Accessories can transform a capsule wardrobe, and this compact handbag from The Drop is a must-have for adding a chic touch to your outfit without taking up too much space in your suitcase.
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Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
Pro tip: Start with outerwear, like a puffer jacket, leather jacket, or trench coat, and an elegant designer handbag with shiny hardware.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Seasonal upgrades to her wardrobe are always welcome—a cozy knit never fails, neither does a luxe accessory, like a Loewe scarf, Gucci handbag, or everyday jewelry from Dorsey and David Yurman.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
There are several leather, velvet, and glitter-finish handbags, pouches, and charms that take inspiration from Glinda, Elphaba, Shiz University, and the Grimmerie spell book.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
Pro tip: Start with outerwear, like a puffer jacket, leather jacket, or trench coat, and an elegant designer handbag with shiny hardware.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Seasonal upgrades to her wardrobe are always welcome—a cozy knit never fails, neither does a luxe accessory, like a Loewe scarf, Gucci handbag, or everyday jewelry from Dorsey and David Yurman.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
There are several leather, velvet, and glitter-finish handbags, pouches, and charms that take inspiration from Glinda, Elphaba, Shiz University, and the Grimmerie spell book.
—Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbag. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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handbag
noun
hand·bag
ˈhan(d)-ˌbag
1
: suitcase
2
: a woman's bag for carrying small personal articles and money
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