tote bag

noun

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

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Get ready for the beach, lake or a day at camp with tote bags and belt bags, perfect for holding towels, goggles, toys, sunscreen and more. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 Earlier this month, Klum stepped out in New York City in a liquid black dress with an asymmetric hem, pairing it with heels and a slouchy tote bag. Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 Custom tote bags, aprons, spices and more will be available. Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026 Visitors who want to drink beer can buy tickets for $60, which includes access to the craft beer festival and a sample glass, along with a tote bag with one prize egg and a T-shirt. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

tote bag

noun
: a large handbag

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