shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

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The perfect balance of practical and sleek, this faux patent leather shoulder bag with a zip pocket is ideal for your curious and ever-changing nature. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 May 2025 The Celebration Collection uses the celebratory colors along with classic characters and rides in everything from t-shirts and shoulder bags to water bottles and bubble wands and even an interactive MagicBand+ to enhance the park experience. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025 The first-ever pet accessories in the M Collection featuring collars, leashes, and charms and a ‘Hobo’ shoulder bag which are now available in all Moynat boutiques worldwide. Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 Midsize bag styles include satchels, shoulder bags and medium totes as well as a line of double bags and classic frames inspired by style icon Lee Radziwill. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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