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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While promoting her new miniseries Vanished in New York City on February 3, the actor was spotted flashing a peace sign for photographers and carrying a very familiar handbag on the other arm.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2026
As luxury struggles to woo a young generation of consumers who have not yet accumulated enough wealth to drop five figures on a handbag, the cohort of twentysomethings has instead become enamored with more affordable fitness activities.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
The installation also offers a curation of Hearst’s fine jewelry collection and an assortment of the handbag collection, specifically the Nina, the Demi, the Diana and the Leonora, including one-of-a-kind exclusive handbag pieces.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The compact wallet-bag fits all the essentials, such as cards, keys, and a cellphone, without feeling weighed down by a heavy handbag.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2026
As luxury struggles to woo a young generation of consumers who have not yet accumulated enough wealth to drop five figures on a handbag, the cohort of twentysomethings has instead become enamored with more affordable fitness activities.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
The installation also offers a curation of Hearst’s fine jewelry collection and an assortment of the handbag collection, specifically the Nina, the Demi, the Diana and the Leonora, including one-of-a-kind exclusive handbag pieces.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
The compact wallet-bag fits all the essentials, such as cards, keys, and a cellphone, without feeling weighed down by a heavy handbag.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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 12 Feb. 2026.
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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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