messenger bag
noun
: a rectangular bag that is large enough to carry papers, books, etc., and that usually has a wide shoulder strap and a flap that typically covers the opening and much or all of the front of the bag
Instead, the Oaklander bought a messenger bag … . After being popularized and perfected during the golden era of bike messengers, the one-strap, one-flap, over-the-shoulder bag has become ubiquitous.—
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This sleek anti-theft messenger bag from Travelon stops pickpockets in their tracks.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
On Friday, the reality star and entrepreneur was spotted leaving her son Saint West’s basketball game toting both her son’s bag and an eye-catching accessory: an enormous butter yellow messenger bag from ERL, which retails for $1,850.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024
To add an extra pop of color, the mom of four wore a yellow shearling messenger bag by ERL.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
Essentially a miniature version of a timeless saddle or messenger bag, this MyFriday phone crossbody features a flap and an ornamental tassel, two main zipper pockets, and a small hole on the side for cables (perfect for wired headphones or a portable charger cord).
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
On Friday, the reality star and entrepreneur was spotted leaving her son Saint West’s basketball game toting both her son’s bag and an eye-catching accessory: an enormous butter yellow messenger bag from ERL, which retails for $1,850.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024
To add an extra pop of color, the mom of four wore a yellow shearling messenger bag by ERL.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
Essentially a miniature version of a timeless saddle or messenger bag, this MyFriday phone crossbody features a flap and an ornamental tassel, two main zipper pockets, and a small hole on the side for cables (perfect for wired headphones or a portable charger cord).
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024
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“Messenger bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/messenger%20bag. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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