shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

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The Amedeo shoulder bag, named after the brand’s founder, came in a mini version for the first time. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 People who are a part of the fellowship spend 60% of their work hours making EMPWR coats, which can also be sleeping bags and shoulder bags, in the nonprofit's Detroit building. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025 Pair it with riding boots and a shoulder bag during the day, and layer it up with tights when temperatures drop. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025 For a pop of fall color, check out this merlot shoulder bag with textured 3D floral accents. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shoulder bag

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoulder bag was in 1912

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“Shoulder bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoulder%20bag. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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