shoulder bag

noun

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

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This shoulder bag boasts a large, quilted frame with plenty of room for your in-flight essentials, and it’s made with a water-repellent exterior that’s a reliable choice for the winter. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026 Of course, Hadid made the faux leather shoulder bag look just as expensive as the rest of her designer collection by pairing it with a patent leather pencil skirt, white bodysuit, and black pumps, pulling her hair back in a refined updo. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2026 The cost per wear of an easygoing black shoulder bag is next to nothing. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026 Canadian brand Via Gallo will launch the Avellino Collection, including a convertible clutch called the Andretta and a geometric shoulder bag dubbed the Bisaccia. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 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 25 Jan. 2026.

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