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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This younger cohort collects not just art, but a wide variety of high-end design and collectible items, including luxury handbags, jewelry, watches, sneakers, classic cars and spirits, according to the report authored by Clare McAndrew, founder of research and consulting firm Arts Economics.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
North also styled her hair in braids like Dionne and carried a small black leather handbag.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Whereas someone might see the monetary or sentimental value of a woman’s dress or handbag, dungarees and leather belts are often treated with less regard.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
To find the best Coach handbags for fall and beyond, check out more of our favorite new arrivals from the outlet below with everything from autumnal florals to year-round colors, unique prints, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
North also styled her hair in braids like Dionne and carried a small black leather handbag.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Whereas someone might see the monetary or sentimental value of a woman’s dress or handbag, dungarees and leather belts are often treated with less regard.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
To find the best Coach handbags for fall and beyond, check out more of our favorite new arrivals from the outlet below with everything from autumnal florals to year-round colors, unique prints, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 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 2 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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