shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

Examples of shoulder bag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The collection includes shoulder bags in two sizes as well as a top-handle style, but we’re particularly taken with the larger shoulder bag. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

Ditch your boring black and opt for a shoulder bag in a fun texture this season, like this Michael Kors woven suede bag. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026

Munn’s handbag rotation runs the gamut from petite shoulder bags to oversized totes, proving there’s no shortage of options. — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

Some warm earthy colors were introduced to Tung’s look by way of her Coach Alter/Ego slouchy shoulder bag, hailing from the brand’s circular line Coachtopia. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shoulder bag

• bundestag
• saddlebag
• ag
• brag
• dag
• drag
• flag
• gag
• hag
• hagg
• lag
• mag