tote bag

noun

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

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Reusable tote bags are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026 The breezy Etcyy Sundress is the kind of warm-weather staple that belongs in every vacation rotation, thanks to the relaxed fit that keeps you cool in the heat and timeless stripes that are easy to dress up with sandals and jewelry or down with a tote bag and sneakers. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026 Participants will be taught how to use fresh flowers to create designs on a tote bag. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 Bolding’s joyful daisies decorated the Sidecca tote bag given to customers at November’s reopening, just before December’s intense rainstorms. Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

tote bag

noun
: a large handbag

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