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

Synonyms of handbag

• suitcase
• wallet

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Add a chic handbag that boosts your confidence and swap your white sneakers for a colorful pair to complete the look. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 18 July 2026

In ready-to-wear, knitwear, polos and swimwear also grew while women’s handbags returned to growth and are attracting new customers, Burberry said. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

The brand also highlighted growth in knitwear, polos, and swimwear, as well as growth revival in women’s handbags, which Schulman attributed to a better pricing architecture. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Italy’s delegation spans womenswear, menswear, footwear, handbags, leather goods, jewellery and accessories, introducing names that many UK buyers will encounter before the wider European market. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for handbag

• airbag
• ragtag
• sandbag
• ag
• bag
• brag
• dag
• drag
• flag
• gag
• hag
• hagg

Kids Definition

handbag

noun

hand·​bag ˈhan(d)-ˌbag 

1

: suitcase

2

: a woman's bag for carrying small personal articles and money