tote bag

noun

Synonyms of tote bagnext
: a large 2-handled open-topped bag (as of canvas)

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Keep scrolling to shop more tote bags inspired by Meghan Markle below. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 Aside from tote bags, old T-shirts can be cut and fashioned into gift bags as well. Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 19 June 2026 While technically more of a tote bag than a true weekender, this roomy travel bag is made from vegan leather and comes in a range of gorgeous, expensive-looking colors, including a dark red that’s similar to the plum color of my Juliette weekender. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 How big are the Trader Joe's summer tote bags? Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tote bag

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tote bag was in 1900

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“Tote bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tote%20bag. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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tote bag

noun
: a large handbag

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