shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

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Plus, it can be worn as a backpack or a shoulder bag. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025 Top Band Crossbody Bag $40 $30 at Amazon While Aniston carried a shoulder bag on these two occasions, she’s also made a case for crossbody bags. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 21 June 2025 Then, add Saint Laurent’s crochet shoulder bag and Khaite’s ballerina flats for the ultimate coastal-leaning look. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 June 2025 Victoria accessorized with oversized sunglasses and a brown leather shoulder bag. Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 June 2025 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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