Thesaurus results for CLUTCH BAG

clutch bag

noun

Definition of clutch bag

as in purse

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Recent Examples of clutch bag Dua and Callum did not disappoint, emerging on Sunday afternoon for the shindig, with Dua wearing a sheer white Chloé dress and carrying a swan clutch bag. — Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 8 June 2026 All purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch bag. — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026 She was elegantly dressed in a cream coat dress adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with matching heels and a coordinating clutch bag. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag. — Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clutch bag

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Noun

These charming pieces include spacious totes that can also serve as a personal item when flying, chic crossbody bags, and statement-making purses like this seashell bag.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Once outside, Parks fishes a pair of blue flip-flops out of her purse and changes out of her heels.

— Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 July 2026

Definition of purse

Noun

So the Heat’s three-point shooting late in games remains a concern, though Andrew Wiggins was a very good 8 for 13 on clutch threes last season.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
This is just what Harley had built – an out-of-the-box pro-drag bike complete with slicks, wheelie bars, a hissing air-shifter and a proper multi-stage clutch set-up specifically for the drag strip.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026

Definition of clutch

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After a wave of price hikes from some of the world's largest companies, including Amazon, Apple and Netflix, even at-home pastimes like streaming movies or playing video games are pinching the pocketbooks of consumers like Green.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Scott Waguespack said, holding up a pocketbook copy of the legislative body’s rulebook after the meeting.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of pocketbook

Noun

Whether shoppers are grabbing a traditional half-gallon or splurging on a unique pint, the current relief might be a little bit sweeter on their wallets this weekend.

— Isabelle LaBianco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Anyone looking for a last-minute ticket to see Lionel Messi and Argentina face off against Lamine Yamal and Spain in the World Cup final should be ready to dig deep into the wallet for the credit card with the biggest balance possible.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of wallet

Noun

There’s a reason Old Navy is a go-to of mine and shoppers all across the country for everyday clothing, shoes, and handbags.

— Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
Interiors can be enrobed in leather matching the pattern of a handbag, while backup cameras are embedded into chrome bumpers.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of handbag

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