tote bag

noun

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

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Below, shop my picks from $6, including a Levi’s denim puffer coat, cherry red Tory Burch tote bag, and embellished Rothy’s flats. Jordan Julian, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026 The hype for Trader Joe's tote bags has gone global. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026 Part of this tote bag’s overall magic comes from its recycled fabric, which was made from 14 plastic bottles. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026 Cut the blanket into smaller pieces, avoiding areas that are worn, ripped, or stained, and turn them into pillow covers, tote bags, cushions, dog bedding, and more. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tote bag

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tote bag was in 1900

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“Tote bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tote%20bag. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

tote bag

noun
: a large handbag

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