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

Accessories, from handbags to earrings, also feature, carrying those architectural details throughout the collection. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

The Kate Spade Outlet is a go-to for designer handbags at budget-friendly prices, but its early Black Friday deals make upgrading your accessory collection even more tempting. — Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2026

Coach sales rose 16%, bolstered by handbags and focusing global customer acquisition on Gen Z; Kate Spade declined 10%, in line with expectations. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Zero, Jack Skellington’s dog, floats on the side of a handbag; the Harlequin Demon is rendered with feathers and leather scales; and Skellington himself is painted as a peekaboo surprise inside a carryall. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 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