shoulder bag

noun

Synonyms of shoulder bagnext
: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

Examples of shoulder bag in a Sentence

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Wear with a classic black loafer and a shoulder bag for that off-duty model vibe. Dino Bonačić, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026 Towey enlists Baggu’s Nylon shoulder bag for this very purpose. Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 Style it for early spring’s in-between dressing with Burberry’s iconic trench coat and Khaite’s sleek shoulder bag, then slip into Alex Mill’s powder-blue ballet flats for a nod to the season’s trending hues. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026 Switching up her accessories, Tung completed the outfit with a Valentino shoulder bag with gold accents. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoulder bag

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoulder bag was in 1912

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“Shoulder bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoulder%20bag. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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