tote bag

noun

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

Examples of tote bag in a Sentence

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Who doesn’t want a Joan Didion tote bag? Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026 Use hooks to slide into the slats to store extra belongings like kids' bicycles, chairs, tote bags, or other necessities. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 In a past program, participants worked with a screen printer to design and sell their own tote bags. Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025 Prizes in the past have included museum passes, books and other items such as tote bags, mugs and gift cards. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025 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 7 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

tote bag

noun
: a large handbag

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