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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Begin by removing anything that doesn’t belong, such as kids’ toys, handbags, or school projects.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
Resale prices surged at the height of the pandemic, and the collection of sneakers developed a similar prestige to the collection of other luxury items like handbags.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
The new holiday arrivals are here with looks for every occasion; totes for casual gatherings, handbags and wristlets for parties, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
In July, Birkin's original handbag was auctioned off as part of Sotheby's Paris Fashion Icons sale.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
Resale prices surged at the height of the pandemic, and the collection of sneakers developed a similar prestige to the collection of other luxury items like handbags.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
The new holiday arrivals are here with looks for every occasion; totes for casual gatherings, handbags and wristlets for parties, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
In July, Birkin's original handbag was auctioned off as part of Sotheby's Paris Fashion Icons sale.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
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 10 Dec. 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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