shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

Examples of shoulder bag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Christopher Peterson The Guts singer added a smattering of cool, of-the-moment accessories: a pair of black oval sunglasses, and a cherry red Coach Ergo shoulder bag. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024 The totes come with a zippered pouch and are also easy to carry as a shoulder bag. Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024 This fanny pack can be worn four ways: as a crossbody bag, shoulder bag, small sling chest bag, or around the waist. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024 Gucci Jackie small shoulder bag Loewe Squeeze small shoulder bag Savette Tondo Crescent leather shoulder bag Bottega Veneta Sardine shoulder bag Jil Sander medium Coin crossbody bag Loulou Studio Tania satin shoulder bag Push the Envelope Signed, sealed, delivered! Madeline Fass, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024 Completing the ensemble was a black leather belt, a pair of black leather point-toe boots and a classic brown Louis Vuitton mini monogram shoulder bag adorned with a gold chain strap. Alex Kessler, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024 This is an especially great option in winter when shoulder bags tend to slide off due to bulky outerwear like puffer jackets. Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024 Meanwhile, Aimée, 40, an actress and musician who is the lead singer with the band ARO, wore a more casual outfit, donning jeans, a tee and black long jacket with a black shoulder bag and boots. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024 Designed in collaboration with Italian luggage brand Bric’s, the new Studio Collection includes sleek, monochromatic riffs on backpacks, tote bags, and shoulder bags that would not look out of place in a James Bond flick. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2024

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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 18 Apr. 2024.

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