shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

Examples of shoulder bag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cobalt blue denim coordinates were styled with a grass-green shoulder bag, while prange bell-bottoms were paired with a French blue button-down shirt. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Start with Kallmeyer’s shimmering gold jacket and Cos’s sleek black trousers, then pile on the personality with Le Sundial’s sculptural earrings, Khaite’s vibrant floral brooch, and Jil Sander’s glossy shoulder bag. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

The shoulder bag is also available in several staple colors for fall, including this gorgeous cacao brown colorway, as well as a creamy Mojave, deep navy, and warm toast. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026

Bag deals include a Wrangler shoulder bag, a Vera Bradley crossbody, and Montana West. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shoulder bag

• bundestag
• saddlebag
• ag
• brag
• dag
• drag
• flag
• gag
• hag
• hagg
• lag
• mag