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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Hunting rifles dangle over the meat freezers; a few feet away, there are handbags, fishing anchors, and birthday balloons.
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Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
The new multilevel boutique spans 5,834 square feet for its collections of high jewelry, fine jewelry, timepieces, fragrances and handbags, while also housing a client salon and rooftop terrace.
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In addition to the lookalike handwoven design and Italian leather construction, there are other factors that make this Quince Italian Leather Handwoven Convertible Backpack a superior choice for your own handbag collection.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
This selection includes accessories like this party-ready slouchy handbag that has a structured design, magnetic enclosure, and interior pocket.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
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Ben Taub, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
The new multilevel boutique spans 5,834 square feet for its collections of high jewelry, fine jewelry, timepieces, fragrances and handbags, while also housing a client salon and rooftop terrace.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
In addition to the lookalike handwoven design and Italian leather construction, there are other factors that make this Quince Italian Leather Handwoven Convertible Backpack a superior choice for your own handbag collection.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
This selection includes accessories like this party-ready slouchy handbag that has a structured design, magnetic enclosure, and interior pocket.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 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 29 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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