handbag
noun
hand·bag
ˈhan(d)-ˌbag 
1
: suitcase
2
: a bag held in the hand or hung from a shoulder strap and used for carrying small personal articles and money
Examples of handbag in a Sentence
flies only with a handbag so he doesn't have to check his luggage
her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet
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Small handbags or fanny packs are not to exceed six-inches by nine-inches, and do not have to be transparent.
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Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 Nov. 2025
The choice aligned closely with Browne’s direction for resort 2026, which marked the 10th anniversary of his Hector handbag.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Nov. 2025
Clearly, the brand has perfected the formula for creating handbags that marry style and function at a reasonable price.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
Williamson, who left Newsom’s office late last year, is also charged with fraudulently writing off $1 million in personal expenses as business charges, including luxury travel and handbags.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 Nov. 2025
The choice aligned closely with Browne’s direction for resort 2026, which marked the 10th anniversary of his Hector handbag.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Nov. 2025
Clearly, the brand has perfected the formula for creating handbags that marry style and function at a reasonable price.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
Williamson, who left Newsom’s office late last year, is also charged with fraudulently writing off $1 million in personal expenses as business charges, including luxury travel and handbags.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handbag
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbag. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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handbag
noun
hand·bag
ˈhan(d)-ˌbag
1
: suitcase
2
: a woman's bag for carrying small personal articles and money
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