Thesaurus results for HANDBAG

handbag

noun

ˈhan(d)-ˌbag

Definition of handbag

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 An amazing summer essential and handbag must-have, this refreshing body mist smells like sunshine in a bottle. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Jennifer Lopez rocks an Hermés crocodile handbag while attending Paris Fashion Week on July 6. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 Among them is the viral handbag brand Songmont, whose podcast asks famous directors or actors to discuss topics like self-acceptance and creativity in contemplative two-hour episodes. — CNN Money, 8 July 2026 Guests were handed raffle tickets for designer handbags, Cartier watches and other treasures fit for royalty. — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for handbag

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Noun

Hijinx Hotel, Irvine, California Leave your suitcase at home because the Hijinx Hotel isn’t for spending the night.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
Both halves zip shut, unlike many suitcases, which either have a zippered divider on only one side or rely solely on compression pads, leaving items partially exposed.

— Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Definition of suitcase

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

Elida still hadn’t found her son’s wallet or phone, her daughter’s Nintendo gaming systems or, somewhat surprisingly, their trailer.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Eye-watering World Cup prices haven't stopped soccer fans from around the world from opening their wallets.

— Meline Rosales Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 July 2026

Definition of wallet

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