shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

Examples of shoulder bag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then add some tortoiseshell sunglasses to call back to the ankle boots, and tie it all together with a black shoulder bag. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2026

The campaign also marks the debut of new hero handbag silhouettes from Michael Kors, including a slouchy take on the brand’s signature Hamilton bag and new iterations of the popular Laila and Nolita shoulder bags. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Shoulder Bags on Sale The shoulder bag is a small yet stylish accessory that never goes out of style — just ask Taylor Swift and Jennifer Aniston. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Luckily, large suede shoulder bags are having a huge moment right now, like this Quince version. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shoulder bag

• bundestag
• saddlebag
• ag
• brag
• dag
• drag
• flag
• gag
• hag
• hagg
• lag
• mag