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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
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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
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Recent Examples of handbags
To find the best Coach handbags for fall and beyond, check out more of our favorite new arrivals from the outlet below with everything from autumnal florals to year-round colors, unique prints, and more.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Canal Street in lower Manhattan has long been a hotbed — and destination — for shoppers in search of knockoff designer handbags, belts, sunglasses and watches.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The two are also featured in Aspinal of London's festive holiday campaign — alongside their handbags, of course.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Upon entering the store, home goods are displayed to the left, while leather goods such as handbags, wallets and other products are to the right.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
The luxury retailer sells handbags, home goods, high-end clothing and jewelry.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
The study also found that in lieu of buying up Manolo Blahnik heels or Hermès handbags, luxury shoppers have a growing preference for wellness and travel experiences.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Canal Street in lower Manhattan has long been a hotbed — and destination — for shoppers in search of knockoff designer handbags, belts, sunglasses and watches.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
The two are also featured in Aspinal of London's festive holiday campaign — alongside their handbags, of course.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Upon entering the store, home goods are displayed to the left, while leather goods such as handbags, wallets and other products are to the right.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
The luxury retailer sells handbags, home goods, high-end clothing and jewelry.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
The study also found that in lieu of buying up Manolo Blahnik heels or Hermès handbags, luxury shoppers have a growing preference for wellness and travel experiences.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbags
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Away Featherlight Crossbody Bag Away’s best known for its viral suitcases, but the brand also carries a range of other travel essentials, including this brand-new ultra-lightweight crossbody bag.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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These AirTags are a must for keeping track of suitcases and wallets, while this Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker is handy for setting alarms and listening to music.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The look is unapologetically maximalist, featuring rhinestones, glossy lips, spiky hair, and metallic purses.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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These are tournaments with purses of $20 million that award 700 FedEx Cup points to the winner.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Since 2021, Apple AirTags have been helping customers locate their lost keys, wallets, cars, and even beloved pets.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Don’t bring backpacks or chain wallets.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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With the help of vacuum bags, one traveler fit two pairs of jeans, two pairs of joggers, two jackets, socks and underwear, Nike slides, four shirts, and toiletries.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Interior-design firms are touting their ability to build restaurants around delivery, with bike parking, clear signage, dedicated entrances, wallfuls of cubbies to shove bags into—essentially trying to cram two experiences into a building that used to house one.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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Children with backpacks and adults waited for access to the road leading to nearby housing, and disgruntled drivers slowly drove past the scene.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Don’t bring backpacks or chain wallets.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Handbags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbags. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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