clutch bag

noun

: a woman's small usually strapless handbag

Examples of clutch bag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web All clutch bags larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches will need to be transparent, such as a gallon-sized plastic bag. The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024 Fans can also carry a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag — a Ziploc bag or something similar — and a small clutch bag no larger than 9 inches by 5 inches, which is subject to search. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024 Purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch bag; coolers; briefcases; backpacks; fanny packs; cinch bags; luggage of any kind; computer bags; camera bags. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 20 Mar. 2024 Waddingham, 49, carried a cardboard clutch bag with her for the Saturday night ceremony, and it was decorated with plenty of rainbow colors. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024 The supermodel accessorized her look with a gold clutch bag and wore her hair in loose waves. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024 But when the occasion called for a little more glamor — as was the case on Wednesday evening, when Moore donned a Versace lace cut-out blazer dress to appear on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert — Pilaf was held proudly in her owner’s palm like a fluffy tan clutch bag. Leah Dolan, CNN, 2 Feb. 2024 Meghan’s look was perfectly topped off with a pair of black pumps, a black leather clutch bag, and gold statement earrings. Alex Kessler, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2024 The actress, 65, who plays Del Landry in the Hallmark Channel original series, stepped out on the red carpet in a glittery, sheer turtleneck dress in silvery shade of gray with a black clutch bag. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clutch bag was in 1947

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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clutch%20bag. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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