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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
The fish-and- chips are still on the passenger seat, along with Abby’s handbag.
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Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
On the hunt for a showstopper of a dress, an eye-catching handbag, or chic boots?
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Inside one car, the body of a woman lay slumped in the back seat with a handbag beside her.
—Afp, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
Alaïa metallic Bombe heart earrings $1,250 $750 BERGDORF GOODMAN
The Suede Handbag
All things are coming up suede this season, even handbags.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
On the hunt for a showstopper of a dress, an eye-catching handbag, or chic boots?
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
Inside one car, the body of a woman lay slumped in the back seat with a handbag beside her.
—Afp, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
Alaïa metallic Bombe heart earrings $1,250 $750 BERGDORF GOODMAN
The Suede Handbag
All things are coming up suede this season, even handbags.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for handbag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
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In most circumstances, something like a new journal or suitcase will do the trick.Will McGough, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Now on sale for 25 percent off at Target, this compact massager is the perfect travel companion to relieve the stress of being on the go, and its packable size fits into any purse or suitcase pocket.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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The product is compact enough to fit in the tiniest handbags and purses, too.Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is yet to be a financially sustainable route to play professionally – many events have no purse for disabled players, while the amateur circuit provides far more playing opportunities.Andrew McNicol, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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The crooks got away with the younger victim’s cell phone and wallet and have not been caught, police said.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Such a procedure can be tough going, it must be said, on the schedules, wallets, and intestines of people who, for whatever reason, can’t hack a two-hour lunch.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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The suspect, described as having a medium build and a light complexion, took off with the bag containing $130 cash and two credit cards, cops said.Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Taxes would also go up on parking lots and garages, rideshares, and store checkout bags.Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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