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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
Unlike the thin lanyards on most crossbody phone cases, the Bodie's strap feels equivalent to one on a nice handbag.
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Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 2 May 2025
Luxury handbags, washing machines and jet engines are among the products about to become more expensive as a slew of European companies hike prices for American consumers in response to U.S. import tariffs.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Namely, trench coats, ballet flats, and nondescript handbags that will ensure their closets remain stylish and on trend, even in the event that shopping becomes a far less frequent occurrence.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025
But how many Eilish-and-ethical fans can afford a $3,500 Gucci handbag?
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
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Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 2 May 2025
Luxury handbags, washing machines and jet engines are among the products about to become more expensive as a slew of European companies hike prices for American consumers in response to U.S. import tariffs.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Namely, trench coats, ballet flats, and nondescript handbags that will ensure their closets remain stylish and on trend, even in the event that shopping becomes a far less frequent occurrence.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025
But how many Eilish-and-ethical fans can afford a $3,500 Gucci handbag?
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
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Samsonite Better Than Basics Weekender Samsonite has branched out beyond suitcases with a weekender bag that’s sleek and handy for short trips.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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My father came to this country as an Indian immigrant and chemist with little more than a suitcase and a vision, to make high-purity research chemicals accessible to every lab, not just the largest ones.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The growth of the field will require an expansion of the prize-money purse for the tournament.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Congress has the power of the purse under the U.S. Constitution, and each year, lawmakers approve funding to keep the federal government running.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Inflation eased to a four-year low Your wallet may feel a tiny bit of ease.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Her wallet turned up at a highway rest area in North Florida.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Then, open the bag and your truffles and bon bons will be just like you new.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
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None of the quartet has been good offensively, and defensively, the first base bag has seen better days.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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