tote bag

noun

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

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Rather than pricing everything, operators increasingly label what is complimentary—a bottle of wine, a tote bag, a welcome gift—while keeping purchasable items available through in-room guides or discreet notes. Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 The banner spawned a marketing bonanza in Argentina, appearing on stickers, tote bags, sneakers, artwork and soccer jerseys. ABC News, 31 July 2026 The New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts, which highlights the history, science and art of whaling rather than marine animals, embraced the one-star review by boldly printing the phrase on T-shirts, sweatshirts and tote bags. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 The Massachusetts museum began selling T-shirts, hoodies, and tote bags featuring the review and a whale skeleton illustration. George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 29 July 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 7 Aug. 2026.

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tote bag

noun
: a large handbag

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