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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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
The top handbags of 2025 were all about modern polish with a hint of nostalgia.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
Now, in time for the Peanuts’ 75th anniversary, Snoopy is a slow cooker and an expensive handbag.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Her accessories include two pairs of shoes, sunnies, jewelry, and a handbag.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 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 17 Dec. 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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