How to Use handbag in a Sentence

handbag

noun
  • The first, a boxy heather gray mini dress paired with white mary janes and a gray handbag.
    Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 2 Mar. 2023
  • One is a smaller black handbag, and the other is a large black tote.
    Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2023
  • That kind of line could get a lesser man a handbag to the head, but this is Ruffin.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Right now, see cozy slippers to get you through the winter and handbags.
    Leslie Yazel, wsj.com, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The outfit was rounded out with white fur gloves and a gray handbag.
    Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Long coats, high boots, lots of neutrals, and small handbags.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Camilla paired the dress with knee-high brown leather boots, black leather gloves, and a black leather handbag.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Oct. 2022
  • The 36-year-old teamed the look with a brown top, matching boots and tights, a small handbag and large hoop earrings.
    Lea Hüttinger, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Note: The Row’s handbag, loafers and cashmere coat, and the singular red sock.
    Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Inside one car, the body of a woman lay slumped in the back seat with a handbag beside her.
    Afp, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Louis Vuitton isn’t the only brand to give its handbags a kitschy twist.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The wife can’t help noticing that her partner has a new handbag.
    Hazlitt, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Even her handbag adds a warm touch with its soft suede finish.
    Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2024
  • While there are holders for cups, keys and even cell phones, there’s rarely a good place to put a purse or handbag.
    Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Grab both the travel-size and full-size versions to keep one at home and one in your handbag for touch-ups.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Meghan accessorized the look with a tan belt and pumps and a matching clutch handbag.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 18 July 2022
  • Lawrence accessorized with a black leather belt and a Dior handbag.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Tie one on your handbag, around your neck, or even your wrist to stylishly wipe sweat from your brow.
    Hannah Jones, Country Living, 10 Mar. 2023
  • On the hunt for a showstopper of a dress, an eye-catching handbag, or chic boots?
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The Top-Handle Bag Looking for a hero handbag to invest in this fall?
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
  • There is no handbag quite as classic as the saddle bag.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 July 2022
  • The fish-and- chips are still on the passenger seat, along with Abby’s handbag.
    Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The Duchess of Cambridge wore her brown hair down straight and accessorized with a small white handbag.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 23 June 2022
  • Kate has carried many a bag in her day, but a few handbag brands have emerged as her favorites.
    Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 22 July 2022
  • Undaunted, Ada dumps out her handbag full of cash and won’t back off.
    Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 July 2022
  • The star also sported pointy black heels and a matching handbag.
    Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The conclusion: Your handbag doesn't need to come in only black, brown, or tan.
    Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 July 2022
  • There are so many different ways, whether through jewelry, the handbags or the ready-to-wear.
    Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The beloved bear pulled one from under his red hat before the Queen retrieved one from her own handbag.
    Clark Collis, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Though that’s the average sticker price of the iconic handbag, cash is just one piece of the puzzle.
    Jasmine Li, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024

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