Synonyms of bags

bags 1 of 2

noun

plural of bag

1

as in pouches

a container made of a flexible material (as paper or plastic)

she carries her towel and other supplies to the beach in a bright, colorful bag slung over her arm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pouches
• sacks
• backpacks
• packages
• packets
• purses
• wallets
• bundles
• carryalls
• knapsacks
• satchels
• packs
• totes
• rucksacks
• pokes
• handbags
• haversacks
• portmanteaus
• traveling bags
• duffel bags
• pocketbooks
• tote bags
• parcels
• shopping bags
• garment bags
• barracks bags
• kit bags
• ditty bags
• flight bags
• work bags

2

as in purses

a container for carrying money and small personal items

she keeps her keys, phone, and wallet each in separate compartments in her bag so that she always knows where they are

Synonyms & Similar Words

• purses
• wallets
• handbags
• pocketbooks
• pouches
• clutches
• billfolds
• sacks
• minaudières
• vanities
• clutch bags
• compacts
• shoulder bags
• pokes

bags

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bag

1

as in protrudes

to extend outward beyond a usual point

the shirt bagged at the waist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protrudes
• pokes
• pouches
• bulges
• stands out
• projects
• beetles
• balloons
• bunches
• bellies
• swells
• sticks out
• juts
• billows
• pooches
• pouts
• overhangs
• starts
• domes
• mushrooms
• extends
• stretches
• inflates
• snowballs
• dilates
• lengthens
• distends
• expands
• elongates
• blows up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contracts
• compresses
• shrinks
• condenses
• constricts

2

as in grabs

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly

bagged a deer while hunting last weekend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabs
• catches
• snatches
• traps
• lands
• nets
• seizes
• captures
• hooks
• gets
• collars
• nails
• snags
• snares
• corrals
• gloves
• raps
• cops
• grapples
• snaps (up)
• clutches
• takes hold (of)
• nabs
• nobbles
• arrests
• ropes
• gloms
• corners
• fists
• holds
• clasps
• grips
• bays
• grasps
• latches (on or onto)
• halters
• meshes
• detains
• secures
• kidnaps
• apprehends
• lassos
• fastens (on)
• rends
• enmeshes
• entraps
• spirits (away or off)
• abducts
• wrests
• ensnares
• entangles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• releases
• discharges
• drops
• frees
• liberates
• loosens
• unhands

3

as in leaves

to give up (a job or office)

if the supervisor says one more nasty thing to me, I'm going to bag this stupid job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leaves
• quits
• resigns (from)
• retires (from)
• gives notice
• chucks
• steps down (from)
• abandons
• steps aside (from)
• vacates
• drops out (of)
• throws up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stays (at)
• hires (out or on)

4

as in wins

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

bagged a full fellowship at one of the nation's leading universities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wins
• scores
• achieves
• gains
• attains
• makes
• logs
• hits
• lands
• obtains
• rings up
• garners
• gets
• clocks (up)
• chalks up
• racks up
• secures
• notches (up)
• captures
• carries
• amounts (to)
• ties
• acquires
• tops
• approaches
• matches
• excels
• draws
• procures
• realizes
• touches
• equals
• rivals
• measures up (to)
• meets
• surpasses
• beats
• outdoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fails (at)
• misses
• loses
• falls short (of)

5

as in earns

to receive as return for effort

bagged an acting nomination for a truly inspired performance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wins
• earns
• gains
• reaps
• lands
• makes
• garners
• gets
• obtains
• carries
• secures
• brings in
• captures
• procures
• knocks down
• realizes
• acquires
• draws
• pulls down
• attains
• scores
• nets
• comes by
• achieves
• accumulates
• grosses
• accomplishes
• notches (up)
• amasses
• occupies
• annexes
• catches
• racks up
• takes over
• picks up
• clears
• remakes
• regains
• recaptures
• reacquires
• reattains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• forfeits
• pays
• grants
• gives
• parts (with)
• accords
• yields
• relinquishes
• gives up
• surrenders
• hands over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bags

Noun

Readers will also learn how to repurpose existing garments into new items such as hats, bags, slippers and other patchwork pieces. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025

Even wine bags carry the signature Rockwell spirit, making gift-giving or hosting feel effortless and thoughtfully curated. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025

At her funeral in Kansas City, fans carried their favorite Kate Spade bags. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025

Re-checking the bags would have cost a fortune. —Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025

Travelon Compact Sling A sling is one of the best bags for long days on your feet—and this one by Travelon fits the bill. —Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025

Shoppers can already save on Apple AirPods, Dyson vacuums, Coach bags, festive Lego sets, and more coveted holiday finds. —Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025

Each person can take four bags of food. —Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2025

One officer allegedly found garbage bags inside a large freezer that were later determined to contain the remains of a female, the station reported. —Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025

Verb

Testing found the highest levels of phthalates in coffee sold in cans, followed by pods and finally bags. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025