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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Try adding a three-tier shoe rack to your closet to keep footwear organized and off the floor, or grab some stylish storage for clothing, handbags, and accessories.
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 July 2025
Originally launched in 1989 as a handbag and wallet supplier, the company has grown to successfully launch everything from diaper bags to long-haul trunk suitcases—all with quality, durability, and functionality at the forefront.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Amid this decline, jewelry performed stunningly, exceeding the sales of other upscale categories like handbags and ready-to-wear.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Suede handbags will elevate your outfits, while slim sandals go with everything and do the look just slightly better than everyone else.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 July 2025
Originally launched in 1989 as a handbag and wallet supplier, the company has grown to successfully launch everything from diaper bags to long-haul trunk suitcases—all with quality, durability, and functionality at the forefront.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Amid this decline, jewelry performed stunningly, exceeding the sales of other upscale categories like handbags and ready-to-wear.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 1 July 2025
Suede handbags will elevate your outfits, while slim sandals go with everything and do the look just slightly better than everyone else.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 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 18 Jul. 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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