shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

Examples of shoulder bag in a Sentence

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This shoulder bag is available in pretty metallic hues. Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 Returning to his roots started with a simple linen shoulder bag adorned with beads. Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024 However, nothing can beat a truly classic leather shoulder bag in black. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 This structured yet slouchy shoulder bag is the perfect size for their phone, book, and other small essentials. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shoulder bag 

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoulder bag was in 1912

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“Shoulder bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoulder%20bag. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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