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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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Add these Reformation dresses, designer handbags, and more finds from Spanx, Free People, and other big-ticket brands to your cart immediately… or prepare to be extremely disappointed.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The actress paired the look with a black handbag and minimal jewelry, including small hoop earrings on each ear.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Josh gets hired by the Spade family to make a short film including Kate Spade handbags.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbag. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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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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