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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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
Mixed metal hoop earrings and black high-heeled boots completed her look, as well as a rare iteration of Hermès‘ classic Kelly handbag.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
Trousers and a beaded handbag completed the look, as did a pair of navy mesh Sneex designed by Spanx founder Sara Blakely.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
La Galerie Dior at 30 Avenue Montaigne is tucked into the label’s flagship, which underwent a two-year renovation and offers up products, fashion garments, jewelry, handbags, shoes, and more.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbag. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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