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
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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The designer handbags included above only scratch the surface of deals currently available on Amazon.
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Inside the man’s home, authorities discovered boxes and boxes of luxury goods and electronics, designer shoes and handbags by Dior and Louis Vuitton, jewelry and power tools, photos show.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2025
For example, Simon can create an audience of shoppers interested in high-end handbags, and then marketers can target those individuals on the digital channel of their choice.
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The designer handbags included above only scratch the surface of deals currently available on Amazon.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2025
Inside the man’s home, authorities discovered boxes and boxes of luxury goods and electronics, designer shoes and handbags by Dior and Louis Vuitton, jewelry and power tools, photos show.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2025
For example, Simon can create an audience of shoppers interested in high-end handbags, and then marketers can target those individuals on the digital channel of their choice.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handbag
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbag. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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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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