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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The elastic-waist pants and Dolman-sleeve tee make for a true loungewear cut, but adding a designer-caliber shoulder bag and sleek sandals is the secret to instantly elevating the look for out-of-the-house activities. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 6 June 2026 The look stayed mostly in black, including her newsboy-style cap and Alexander McQueen sunglasses, while a bright red Bottega Veneta Baby Veneta Intrecciato leather shoulder bag added the only major pop of color. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 This shoulder bag option was perfectly cohesive with my neutral-toned wardrobe, too. Cassie Gill, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026 Try the trend in a more subtle way with this bright red shoulder bag. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 29 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 12 Jun. 2026.

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