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 impish yet cute plushies are a global sensation among Gen Z and even those older, often hanging on handbags, backpacks and belt loops.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Coach is known for their classic purses, wristlets, wallets and handbags, and the iconic brand just added a ton of fan-favorite styles to its Amazon storefront at huge discounts — some are even up to 60% off.
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Powered by Using Google Translate to communicate with the victim, the suspects left the house with $75,000 worth of jewelry, a Ferragamo handbag, a Judith Leiber handbag, a Gucci purse, coins from a box inside the house and the victim's phone.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
On average, Hermès increased prices 5 percent in handbags, jewelry and women’s silks — which includes its famous scarves.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Coach is known for their classic purses, wristlets, wallets and handbags, and the iconic brand just added a ton of fan-favorite styles to its Amazon storefront at huge discounts — some are even up to 60% off.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2025
Powered by Using Google Translate to communicate with the victim, the suspects left the house with $75,000 worth of jewelry, a Ferragamo handbag, a Judith Leiber handbag, a Gucci purse, coins from a box inside the house and the victim's phone.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
On average, Hermès increased prices 5 percent in handbags, jewelry and women’s silks — which includes its famous scarves.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 May 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 26 May. 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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