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

Synonyms of handbag

• suitcase
• wallet

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The handbag would go on to become one of Fendi’s most celebrated designs. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

As fans in the comments pointed out, whoever happened to find Esmeralda pretty much struck gold, as far as luxury handbags go. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

Tan and Steele’s works range from £800 to £3,000, which is still more affordable than a luxury handbag from New Bond Street. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Beside the pile of purses and heap of handbags, there's a lot of love in the room. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for handbag

• airbag
• ragtag
• sandbag
• ag
• bag
• brag
• dag
• drag
• flag
• gag
• hag
• hagg

Kids Definition

handbag

noun

hand·​bag ˈhan(d)-ˌbag 

1

: suitcase

2

: a woman's bag for carrying small personal articles and money