shopping bag

noun

Synonyms of shopping bagnext
: a bag (as of strong paper) that has handles and is intended for carrying purchases

Examples of shopping bag in a Sentence

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The water bottle on your desk, the crinkly shopping bag in your pantry, and the sleek dashboard of your car all share a drawback. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026 People with heavy shopping bags can catch rides on the tricycles — a slow, hot and uncomfortable ride. ABC News, 10 July 2026 Again, using rings or hooks, hang reusable shopping bags, umbrellas, or pet leashes on a hanger to streamline a small coat closet. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 On warm days, an insulated shopping bag or cooler can help preserve meats, dairy products, and other perishables during the drive home. Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shopping bag

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shopping bag was in 1849

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“Shopping bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shopping%20bag. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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