shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

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Original price: $595 The Coach Chain Tabby shoulder bag is crafted from soft grain leather and finished with Coach's iconic hardware, adding a touch of classic brand recognition. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025 The wide, guitar-style strap is adjustable for wearing as a shoulder bag or crossbody bag. Clint Davis, People.com, 8 July 2025 Rodrigo is also a fan of the sweet summer trend, recently wearing a butter yellow babydoll dress with a leopard print shoulder bag to see the Broadway play John Proctor is the Villain starring Sadie Sink. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 June 2025 More Korean Central News Agency What To Know Ri's handbag appeared to be a Gucci GG Marmont shoulder bag, which retails for over $2,000. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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