Bermuda bag

noun

Ber·​mu·​da bag (ˌ)bər-ˈmyü-də- How to pronounce Bermuda bag (audio)
 especially Southern  -ˈmü-də-
: a round or oval-shaped handbag with a wooden handle and removable cloth covers

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Many of the book’s sartorial secrets have stood the test of time, which is the point, including Sperry Top-Siders, khakis and Bermuda bags. Emily Mercer, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Bermuda islands, North Atlantic

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bermuda bag was in 1960

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“Bermuda bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bermuda%20bag. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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