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handbag

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of handbag

1 a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles

Joe flies only with a handbag so he doesn't have to check his luggage.

Synonyms of handbag

carry-on, carryall, grip, portmanteau, suitcase, traveling bag, wallet

Words Related to handbag

overnight bag (also overnight case)

carpetbag, duffel bag, kit

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 hairbrush and wallet.

Synonyms of handbag

bag, pocketbook, purse

Words Related to handbag

clutch, clutch bag

billfold, wallet

poke, pouch, sack

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