handbag
noun
hand·bag
ˈhan(d)-ˌbag 
1
: suitcase
2
: a bag held in the hand or hung from a shoulder strap and used for carrying small personal articles and money
Examples of handbag in a Sentence
flies only with a handbag so he doesn't have to check his luggage
her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet
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Barneys in Naples will also carry fragrance, cosmetics, jewelry, children’s, ladies’ handbags and shoes.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
And while the outfits tend to get all the attention, the right handbag can pull an entire look together.
—Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Expect to pay between $128 and $393 for clothing pieces, $325 to $375 for shoe options, and $1,200 to $3,600 for one of the handbags.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
The same applies to handbags, too.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 June 2026
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David Moin, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
And while the outfits tend to get all the attention, the right handbag can pull an entire look together.
—Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Expect to pay between $128 and $393 for clothing pieces, $325 to $375 for shoe options, and $1,200 to $3,600 for one of the handbags.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
The same applies to handbags, too.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for handbag
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbag. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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handbag
noun
hand·bag
ˈhan(d)-ˌbag
1
: suitcase
2
: a woman's bag for carrying small personal articles and money
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