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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Beading, feathers, and pony-hair textures bring sumptuousness to ballet flats, clutches, and ladylike handbags, while plush textures give cloud-like softness to pumps and and tote bags.
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
The Tecknet Personal Safety Alarm is down to just $8, while the Apple AirTag 4-pack is 34 percent off and perfect for keeping tabs on luggage, handbags, and rental-car keys.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
That means incredibly low prices on fall- and winter-ready sweaters, pants, skirts, handbags, and more.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The holiday print ads showcase classic handbag styles such as a black My Capucines and a red Speedy P9; Monogram canvas Side Trunk and Speedy bags; a Christopher backpack, and the recently launched Express.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
The Tecknet Personal Safety Alarm is down to just $8, while the Apple AirTag 4-pack is 34 percent off and perfect for keeping tabs on luggage, handbags, and rental-car keys.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
That means incredibly low prices on fall- and winter-ready sweaters, pants, skirts, handbags, and more.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The holiday print ads showcase classic handbag styles such as a black My Capucines and a red Speedy P9; Monogram canvas Side Trunk and Speedy bags; a Christopher backpack, and the recently launched Express.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 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 15 Nov. 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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