tote bag

noun

: a large 2-handled open-topped bag (as of canvas)

Examples of tote bag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chic details like a closet carefully laid out with beach needs like La Roqqa tote bags and sandals and luxury Ortigia bath products are thoughtful touches. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

While grabbing a matcha, the actress wore a Canadian tuxedo with sleek black loafers and a suede tote bag. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Get out the sewing machine and turn the areas of favorite sheets, bedspreads, quilts, or other linens that are still in good shape into charming stockings, tote bags, pillow covers, or table runners. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Another way to encourage people to stop using the plastic and paper bags is a possible tote bag giveaway location that would be available 24 hours. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tote bag

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

Kids Definition

tote bag

noun

: a large handbag