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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Style it with Jil Sander’s cherry-red heeled sandals for a striking pop of color and The Row’s timeless black leather shoulder bag. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026 More of Oprah’s summer travel essentials can be found below, including a JW Pei shoulder bag and Apple AirPods — all on sale at Amazon. Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 The long, adjustable crossbody strap will keep your belongings more secure than a shoulder bag would; plus, it’s fitted with a multitude of handy pockets for your smaller essentials. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026 This woven shoulder bag feels especially Southern with its breezy, beachy style. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 4 May 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 14 May. 2026.

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