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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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Vera Bradley Nylon Chancery Backpack This style from Vera Bradley combines the sophistication of a handbag with the convenience of a backpack to create the ultimate travel bag.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
That means you’re getting spoiled with new-to-sale handbag silhouettes from Kate Spade that are an extra 50% off for the next few days.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Nov. 2025
There are handbags, new and used clothes, skin products, candles, jewelry, pet supplies, vinyl records, shoes, textile creations, kitchenware and seasonal goods like Christmas decorations.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 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 6 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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