shoulder bag

noun

Synonyms of shoulder bagnext
: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

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Investigators also recovered several personal belongings from the campsite, including binoculars, a backpack, a shoulder bag, a folding saw, a blanket and winter clothing, according to reports. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 Quince's collection includes hands-free belt bags, roomy crossbody bags, and slouchy shoulder bags for everyday wear and travel. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 At noon, someone entered Cere Tea in the Westgate Corner shopping center on Prospect Road and stole an employee’s shoulder bag containing personal effects and keys to the business for a loss valued at approximately $195. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 June 2026 Also found were binoculars, a day hiker pack, a shoulder bag, a folding saw, a blanket, and winter gear, according to a statement from DNA Solves. Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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