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handbag

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of handbag

1 a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a travelerʼs clothing and personal articles

flies only with a handbag so he doesnʼt have to check his luggage

Synonyms of handbag

carry-on, carryall, grip, holdall [chiefly British], portmanteau, suitcase, traveling bag, wallet

Words Related to handbag

overnight bag (also overnight case), weekend bag (also weekend case), weekender

cosmetic case, traveling case

carpetbag, duffel bag, kit, kit bag

backpack, haversack, knapsack, packsack, rucksack

attaché, attaché case, briefcase, valise

baggage, bags, luggage

2 a container for carrying money and small personal items

her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet

Synonyms of handbag

bag, pocketbook, purse

Words Related to handbag

clutch, clutch bag, minaudière

billfold, wallet

compact, vanity

poke, pouch, sack

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