tote bag

noun

: a large 2-handled open-topped bag (as of canvas)

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Garfield was also wearing a baseball hat and carrying a black tote bag. Jen Juneau, People.com, 8 May 2025 The Village at Robinson Farm Market will have reusable cotton tote bags available for sale. Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025 Even her accessories choices have a sophisticated touch, especially her rounded gold-trim sunglasses and animal print oversized tote bag — replicate her look with the items below. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025 Upon arrival, children and their parents or guardians must check in at an information desk—located at the recreation center, indoor sports center and senior center—to pick up a tote bag and wristband. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tote bag

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tote bag was in 1900

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“Tote bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tote%20bag. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

tote bag

noun
: a large handbag

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