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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
This mini tulip tote can be worn as a handbag or crossbody thanks to its long, removable strap.
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Melody Kazel, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The camera pans across a carefully aged, clasp-top handbag nestled in a hidden ledge inside the staircase walls.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
The illustrious handbag designer and her husband, an accomplished abstract painter, acquired a total of six acres in the Springs hamlet of East Hampton in 1956 for a mere $10,000.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2025
Handmade in Spain, each handbag is intended as a work of art that reflects the skill of the artisan and the eye of the designer.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Melody Kazel, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The camera pans across a carefully aged, clasp-top handbag nestled in a hidden ledge inside the staircase walls.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
The illustrious handbag designer and her husband, an accomplished abstract painter, acquired a total of six acres in the Springs hamlet of East Hampton in 1956 for a mere $10,000.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2025
Handmade in Spain, each handbag is intended as a work of art that reflects the skill of the artisan and the eye of the designer.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
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But before packing a suitcase and heading into retirement sunset, a new ranking revealed that some countries are better suited for retirees than others.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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Amazon’s most affordable Labor Day deals also include travel essentials like Loops earplugs and compressive packing cubes to help maximize the space in your suitcase.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The impressive organizational elements also make this option stand out when compared to standard purses.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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While in Los Angeles, the singer embraced a boho aesthetic, which consisted of a short-sleeve ruffle top and a simple white purse.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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As rising living costs and global economic uncertainty continue to strain many financially, some expats have found that moving overseas can be easier on their wallet.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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An e-wallet released in Malaysia in 2018 followed by Singapore several months later, however, struggled to gain traction in a crowded market.—
John Kang,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Use them immediately, or freeze them unwashed in a resealable plastic bag to use later.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The White Lotus star notably popularized Labubu dolls as bag charms in April 2024.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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