shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

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Our favorites include a Michael Kors shoulder bag, Amazon’s best-selling robot vacuum, a two-in-one Ninja air fryer, and Clinique foundation. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025 Among them was Cole, who police said matched the suspect's description and was dressed in blue jeans, a gray sweatshirt and a crossover shoulder bag, according to multiple witness testimonies. Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Sleek booties and a luxurious leather shoulder bag complete the look, giving the ensemble an elevated appearance that’s fit for even the most sophisticated destinations. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025 Delivering just the right amount of soft slouch, this shoulder bag will look especially luxe paired with your fall jackets in contrasting materials from leather to denim. Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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