Synonyms of handbags

handbags

noun

plural of handbag

1

as in suitcases

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

• suitcases
• wallets
• backpacks
• carryalls
• bags
• briefcases
• holdalls
• luggage
• traveling bags
• portmanteaus
• carry-ons
• kits
• grips
• rucksacks
• knapsacks
• overnight bags
• weekenders
• duffel bags
• carpetbags
• kit bags
• haversacks
• cosmetic cases
• valises
• attachés
• traveling cases
• packsacks
• baggages
• weekend bags
• attaché cases

2

as in purses

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

• purses
• bags
• wallets
• pocketbooks
• minaudières
• billfolds
• pouches
• vanities
• clutches
• clutch bags
• sacks
• compacts
• shoulder bags
• pokes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of handbags

From anti-theft purses that look like chic handbags to polished trousers that feel more like comfy sweatpants, these styles are versatile, functional, and comfortable to boot—and prices start at just $8. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026

Accessories and handbags are a category that the company is looking to strengthen with the launch of its Petit Bazaar and Grand Bazaar styles this month. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

There’s no denying that the fall 2026 runways made a strong case for color; even the street style scene is on board, slipping into colorful shoes and sporting handbags in a variety of vibrant shades—baby pink, chartreuse, and cobalt. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

His store in Elk Grove — which sells handbags, Rolex watches and jewelry — has outgrown its space. — Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

High-ticket electronics were the flashpoint, but jewelry, luxury handbags, sneakers and graded cards produce the same optics when a $147 bid returns a $20 item. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

That’s part of a black-market advertising bonanza on the social media site, where sellers are now hawking fake GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and experimental Chinese peptides alongside knockoff luxury handbags and sneakers. — Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

That’s not a problem for him, as long as those handbags are a reflection of his creative spirit. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026

For more of our favorite finds in Tory Burch’s private sale, check out the best handbags below, plus accessories like shoes, jewelry, wallets, and more to complete every look. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026