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

One year after opening to the public, the store on Saturday celebrated the launch of an exhibition of exceptional handbags that illustrates how contemporary designers have tapped into the rich cultural heritage of Anatolia and the Ottoman Empire. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Betty Boop also managed to became a timeless pop culture icon whose image is still emblazoned on fashionable sweaters and handbags today. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Investigators found in a closet dozens of Louis Vuitton handbags lining the top shelf, many pairs of Christian Louboutin boots and a display case full of handbags made of exotic furs. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Hang lunchboxes and grocery bags in a pantry, or add the hooks to an empty closet wall for sports bags and handbags. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026

Throughout the exhibition, around 70 dresses are on display along with jewelry, shoes, handbags, tiaras and period portraits. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026