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

Coach opened four locations of The Coach Coffee Shop in 2025, pairing pastries and espresso drinks with the brand’s handbags and accessories. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026

But its owner, Hiro Yonekawa, packs way more into its two rooms, which are full of mostly vintage clothes like mint Burberry trenches (for around $300), graphic tees, men’s dress shirts and women’s tops, hats and handbags. — New York Times, 31 July 2026

First-quarter sales grew by 5 percent to 455 million pounds and were fueled by Gen Z and shoppers desire for trenchcoats, scarves and handbags. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

In the dining room, vintage Doyle Lane ceramic beads dangle from a Mission-style wooden clock while designer handbags are draped over chairs and hat racks. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

Long before vintage Coach handbags surged in popularity, Lee had spent years teaching herself how to authenticate older styles, recognize rare colors and restore leather that many people would have considered beyond saving. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

The mother-daughter duo wore breezy summer dresses, peep-toe shoes, and matching designer handbags. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Fine art, classic cars, watches, handbags, diamonds, whiskey and even dinosaur bones are all seeing new records. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Borrowing against luxury goods offers tax advantages (no capital gains trigger) and preserves ownership amid rising values in categories like rare watches and limited-edition handbags. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026