shopping bag

Definition of shopping bag

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

Examples of shopping bag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sidney also makes non-shopping bag outfits, which are often made with upcycled textiles, too. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "This Student’s Upcycled Designs Go Viral on TikTok," 17 Jan. 2021 Police also recovered a shopping bag with clothes, cigarettes, and various items. — Bruce Geiselman, cleveland, "Shoppers accused of assaulting store employee over mask mandate: North Olmsted Police Blotter," 27 Dec. 2020 At major sites in Rome — the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona — there were just a handful of people passing through on Thursday: a food delivery biker, somebody with a shopping bag. — Washington Post, "With the virus raging, Europeans grudgingly accept the dashed hopes of Christmas," 24 Dec. 2020 In addition to a Golden Retriever puppy posing in front of a holiday backdrop, the Instagram post shows two handbags, both of which bear a striking resemblance to Telfar’s shopping bag. — Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, "Secure The Winter Version Of Telfar’s Coveted Shopping Bag Before It Sells Out," 30 Nov. 2020 Be creative — use nontraditional materials such as a scarf, bandana, dishtowel or cloth shopping bag. — Staff Report, NOLA.com, "Holiday recycling tips, from gift wrap to gadgets," 16 Dec. 2020 In addition to a Golden Retriever puppy posing in front of a holiday backdrop, the Instagram post shows two handbags, both of which bear a striking resemblance to Telfar’s shopping bag. — Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, "Secure The Winter Version Of Telfar’s Coveted Shopping Bag Before It Sells Out," 30 Nov. 2020 For a $25 ticket, participants can shop, stroll and enjoy festive holiday windows as live holiday street music, hot chocolate and a chance to win a $100 bill to fill their metallic shopping bag are offered. — Elizabeth Owens-schiele, chicagotribune.com, "Santa’s arrival, holiday celebrations taking place differently amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as towns still look to make the season bright," 9 Dec. 2020 It’s not in a shopping bag, a label, or a price tag. — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, "The 80 Greatest Fashion Quotes of All Time," 30 Nov. 2020

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24 Jan 2021

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“Shopping bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shopping%20bag. Accessed 25 Jan. 2021.

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