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 Nab leather tote bags, nylon styles like the Longchamp Le Pliage purse, and more from just $85. Create a free account on Gilt’s website and start shopping these discounts before the event ends on Sunday, November 26 at 8 a.m. ET. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023 Also, free tote bags will be given out, while supplies last. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Nov. 2023 This tote bag boasts a fun silhouette while making room for your laptop, phone, notebooks, and more. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2023 Crafted from waterproof leather, this black tote bag seamlessly blends function and fashion. Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023 One of them was carrying a tote bag with Roth’s name on it. Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 3 Nov. 2023 On the way out, guests were treated to a WSJ Magazine tote bag that contained an $1,000 Roche Bobois gift card. Anna Tingley, Variety, 2 Nov. 2023 Pack Reusable Shopping Grocery Bags View On Amazon These colorful tote bags pack a lot of flexibility while taking practically no space. Annie Gabillet, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023 For our friends who love a tote bag or the bookish soul in your group, the perfect Swiftie tote bag does exist. Dhara Patel, Peoplemag, 11 Nov. 2023 See More

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'tote bag.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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

Dictionary Entries Near tote bag

Cite this Entry

“Tote bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tote%20bag. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

tote bag

noun
: a large handbag

More from Merriam-Webster on tote bag

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!