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as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
flies only with a handbag so he doesn't have to check his luggage
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as in purse
a container for carrying money and small personal items
her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet
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Recent Examples of handbag
Namely, be sure to upgrade your handbag collection with some arm candy that sparks joy and ties your spring outfits together.
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Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Now through Monday, take an extra 30 percent off sale items to get designer handbags and accessories starting at $59.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
The Baby Reindeer star added a small black handbag and black pumps.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The supermodel stepped out in a distressed biker jacket by Charlotte Simone, adding on washed black jeans, a Miu Miu belt and a black Prada Cleo handbag.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Mar. 2025
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Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Now through Monday, take an extra 30 percent off sale items to get designer handbags and accessories starting at $59.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
The Baby Reindeer star added a small black handbag and black pumps.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The supermodel stepped out in a distressed biker jacket by Charlotte Simone, adding on washed black jeans, a Miu Miu belt and a black Prada Cleo handbag.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handbag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
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Wear them together for a foolproof spring outfit, or separately with dressier or more casual pieces in your suitcase, depending on the occasion.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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Detainees were given 24 hours to arrange to leave their homes with one suitcase each.—
Mary LaPorte,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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Other suggestions include placing purses or bags in the back seat by the child, or even one shoe, so parents are sure to check before leaving the car.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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And all of the cuts have happened without the approval of Congress, which the Constitution entrusts with the power of the purse.—
Stephen Neukam,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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The escalating trade war has driven stock prices down and may hit Americans in their wallets as businesses pass on the pain by raising prices.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Note that keeping the actual card in your wallet or passport holder is a smart idea, especially if traveling to countries where Wi-Fi connectivity can be an issue.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
27 Mar. 2025
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The bag comes in nine different colors like black, red, olive green and tan.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The filing states that a court officer was handed a bag of clothes to give to Mangione that contained the clothes, including a new pair of socks, in which the note was found hidden in the cardboard in the middle of the socks.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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