shopping bag

noun

: 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 Her body was wrapped in a tarp and tied with electrical cords and rope and her head was covered in two plastic shopping bags, according to court documents obtained by the Times Leader. Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 Consider the stereotypical woman loaded up with shopping bags, and consider the stereotypical man rolling his eyes at the credit-card bill. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024 Some people walking by with shopping bags joined in on the heckling. Elizabeth Barber, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024 Only one part of Fanning’s outfit betrayed any interest in labels: her Prada shopping bag. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024 For those who forget to bring their own shopping bags, paper bags are available at the information tent. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024 For utilitarian and branding purposes, paper shopping bags are vital upstream inputs to the U.S. retail sector. Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Get your carts and your cards ready, and check out all the deals Allure editors are adding to their virtual shopping bags. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Mar. 2024 The Prince and Princess of Wales both wore casual clothes and carried a shopping bag. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

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