shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

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Rich earth tones lean into the season’s palette, while hobo shapes and mini shoulder bags feel especially of-the-moment. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2025 Italian Leather Convertible Crescent Handwoven Shoulder Bag A versatile shoulder bag is an essential for every season. Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025 Stepping that up to €1,019 will get you three Intelligent Flight Batteries, a charging hub, shoulder bag and a few other accessories. New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025 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 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 1 Oct. 2025.

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