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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
Unlike the thin lanyards on most crossbody phone cases, the Bodie's strap feels equivalent to one on a nice handbag.
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Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 2 May 2025
Luxury handbags, washing machines and jet engines are among the products about to become more expensive as a slew of European companies hike prices for American consumers in response to U.S. import tariffs.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Namely, trench coats, ballet flats, and nondescript handbags that will ensure their closets remain stylish and on trend, even in the event that shopping becomes a far less frequent occurrence.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025
But how many Eilish-and-ethical fans can afford a $3,500 Gucci handbag?
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
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Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 2 May 2025
Luxury handbags, washing machines and jet engines are among the products about to become more expensive as a slew of European companies hike prices for American consumers in response to U.S. import tariffs.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Namely, trench coats, ballet flats, and nondescript handbags that will ensure their closets remain stylish and on trend, even in the event that shopping becomes a far less frequent occurrence.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2025
But how many Eilish-and-ethical fans can afford a $3,500 Gucci handbag?
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
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Fred moves the suitcases downstairs, placing them right where the murder scene takes place.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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My father came to this country as an Indian immigrant and chemist with little more than a suitcase and a vision, to make high-purity research chemicals accessible to every lab, not just the largest ones.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Clearly, a proponent of the tiny purse trend all year-round, Sofia Richie Grainge looks ready for a spring picnic.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse at a restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C, law enforcement officials said Sunday.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The company's last high-performance wagon, the E63 S, immediately won over wealthy enthusiasts' hearts and wallets.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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Another man was banned from Disney World earlier this week after allegedly attempting to sneak a wallet full of cocaine into the Magic Kingdom, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by PEOPLE.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Backpacks range from $105-225, bags are $60-125, and accessories are $16-45.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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This includes access to pottery wheels, tables, studio tools, glazes, a personal shelf, a 25-pound bag of clay, a discount on workshops and classes and the option to sell work in the gift shop for a commission.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
1 May 2025
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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