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as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
flies only with a handbag so he doesn't have to check his luggage
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as in purse
a container for carrying money and small personal items
her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet
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Recent Examples of handbag
Robbie teamed them with a simple white halter-neck crop top and a small black handbag.
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Glamour, 10 Aug. 2025
While some handbags sit too high and bounce against my ribcage, Quince’s version rests just above my hip.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
There are exemptions such as special clothing or footwear designed for athletic activity or protective use and jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches and similar accessory items.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
The classic core look consists of really good jeans, high-quality wool or cashmere sweaters, great shoes (whether that’s high heels, flats, or sneakers), cool accessories—especially high-quality handbags—and classic, timeless jewelry.
—Alexandra Schöb, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2025
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Glamour, 10 Aug. 2025
While some handbags sit too high and bounce against my ribcage, Quince’s version rests just above my hip.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
There are exemptions such as special clothing or footwear designed for athletic activity or protective use and jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches and similar accessory items.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
The classic core look consists of really good jeans, high-quality wool or cashmere sweaters, great shoes (whether that’s high heels, flats, or sneakers), cool accessories—especially high-quality handbags—and classic, timeless jewelry.
—Alexandra Schöb, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
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Samsonite first introduced the Silhouette in 1958, and the new Silhouette 18 line includes roller bags, garment backs, backpacks, duffels and suitcases.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Use the suitcase stand to place your bag on an elevated space, away from the bed and the carpet.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The woman had two winning tickets in her purse and decided to go inside the station and cash them, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Forget that your Gucci purse will never again suffer smudges from hands soiled by oil or gasoline.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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This recipe will always be one of our go-to suppers because the results are fall-apart-tender, with little time off your hands or money from your wallet.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
19 Aug. 2025
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Your smartphone, the keys to your home, maybe (or maybe not) your wallet.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tips to protect key fobs to prevent car theft The single most important tip is that car consumers should always store their key fob in a metal container or a metal wire bag, often called a Faraday cage, that prevents the key fob from communicating with hackers, Shlisel said.—
Phoebe Wall Howard,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Pasadena Humane said that one of their staff members was first alerted to the bag on Saturday.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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