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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For a piece that captures the retro-chic style while still looking modern, this Italian suede shoulder bag from Quince is my pick. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026 Tweens will love the small tube size, which fits perfectly in a jean pocket or a shoulder bag. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026 The strap can even be doubled to shorten it to a shoulder bag. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026 Sick of lugging a hefty shoulder bag out on the town? Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 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 15 Jan. 2026.

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