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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Enjoy the opportunity to participate in a silent auction showcasing designer and vintage handbags as well as exclusive experience packages.
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Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Some oversized shield sunglasses, along with a handbag and stilettos adorned with Gucci's signature Horsebit hardware, topped off her edgy ensemble.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Just like his extensive handbag collection, Elordi has a seriously enviable leather jacket collection to match (this one being from Sacai).
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
The hefty handbag is estimated to cost in the ballpark of $16,000.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
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Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Some oversized shield sunglasses, along with a handbag and stilettos adorned with Gucci's signature Horsebit hardware, topped off her edgy ensemble.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Just like his extensive handbag collection, Elordi has a seriously enviable leather jacket collection to match (this one being from Sacai).
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
The hefty handbag is estimated to cost in the ballpark of $16,000.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbag. Accessed 10 Mar. 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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