Synonyms of handbag

handbag

noun

ˈhan(d)-ˌbag 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suitcase
• wallet
• backpack
• carryall
• bags
• briefcase
• carry-on
• luggage
• holdall
• portmanteau
• traveling bag
• grip
• kit
• rucksack
• knapsack
• baggage
• overnight bag
• carpetbag
• duffel bag
• haversack
• kit bag
• valise
• attaché
• weekender
• packsack
• attaché case
• weekend bag
• cosmetic case
• traveling case

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• purse
• bag
• wallet
• pocketbook
• pouch
• minaudière
• clutch
• billfold
• vanity
• clutch bag
• compact
• sack
• shoulder bag
• poke

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of handbag

Today, Blackwood’s brand is worth a hefty sum, with new handbags released every season and custom couture underway for the famous and forward thinking. — Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026

Whether chocolate-brown suede handbags land in holiday collections, confirming the material’s expansion beyond outerwear. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Past versions of the Capucines handbag have included collaborations with artist Takashi Murakami and Sotheby’s auction house, the latter of which featured the likes of 22 artists from Urs Fischer and Ugo Rondinone to Tschabalala Self and Jonas Wood. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

The high-end price point and Old World vibe attract an older generation of guests, many of whom can be spotted toting designer handbags (Yorkshire Terrier optional). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026