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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for handbag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
  • Fred moves the suitcases downstairs, placing them right where the murder scene takes place.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 May 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Backpacks range from $105-225, bags are $60-125, and accessories are $16-45.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025
  • 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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