shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

Examples of shoulder bag in a Sentence

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There’s no better time than now to pick up this timeless shoulder bag while it’s discounted. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 One year later, and the dark olive green — Elphaba’s skin color in the beloved musical — is once again splashed atop everything from sweatpants and nail polish to shoulder bags and sunglasses ahead of the adaptation’s second installment. Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025 Now 63% off, the Addie shoulder bag is an essential carryall that features the brand’s signature print and a slouchy silhouette that feels casual yet slightly structured. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025 Finish off the look with a simple black leather clutch or shoulder bag. Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2025.

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