Entry Word: handbag

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a travelerʼs clothing and personal articles <flies only with a handbag so he doesnʼt have to check his luggage> — see traveling bag
2 a container for carrying money and small personal items <Karenʼs handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet> — see purse