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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
Included in your fare is a handbag or backpack and a small carry-on (up to 26 pounds).
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Bob Rountree, Sun Sentinel, 5 May 2025
In fact, the company is trying to increase production capacity for its popular handbags by building four new factories over the next four years after it was hit by tight supply over the holiday period and start of the year in the U.S., despite price increases of about 6 to 7 percent last year.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Among the booths selling keychains, ceramics, and handbags, there was a wall display of handmade contemporary postcards with translucent slide-film photographs of local scenes embedded in the card stock.
—Bonnie Tsui, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
The actress and singer added silver heels and a silver handbag, as well as a pair of black sunglasses.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 May 2025
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Bob Rountree, Sun Sentinel, 5 May 2025
In fact, the company is trying to increase production capacity for its popular handbags by building four new factories over the next four years after it was hit by tight supply over the holiday period and start of the year in the U.S., despite price increases of about 6 to 7 percent last year.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Among the booths selling keychains, ceramics, and handbags, there was a wall display of handmade contemporary postcards with translucent slide-film photographs of local scenes embedded in the card stock.
—Bonnie Tsui, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
The actress and singer added silver heels and a silver handbag, as well as a pair of black sunglasses.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
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One traveler favors the pants for their ability to stay wrinkle-free even when tightly packed in a suitcase, and said they can easily be dressed up or down.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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The baby book was not the only discovery – Massie also discovered a suitcase of Coldiron's belongings.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Inside the purse was about $70 and multiple debit and credit cards.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
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 24 May. 2025.
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