handbag

noun

hand·​bag ˈhan(d)-ˌbag How to pronounce handbag (audio)
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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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Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of handbag was in 1859

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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbag. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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handbag

noun
hand·​bag ˈhan(d)-ˌbag How to pronounce handbag (audio)
1
2
: a woman's bag for carrying small personal articles and money

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