school bag

noun

Definition of school bagnext
as in fanny pack

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Recent Examples of school bag This sleek purse has a super spacious design that can house all sorts of essentials; multiple shoppers use it as a work or school bag, according to reviews. — Clara McMahon, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for school bag
  1. fanny pack
  2. overnight bag
  3. suitcase
  4. handbag
Noun
  • Some have shortened the strap and worn it as a fanny pack for festivals.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Instead, opt for a small purse, fanny pack, or crossbody bag like this one from Quince.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026
Definition of fanny pack
Noun
  • One of them invites Bonnie over for a sleepover, and Jessie sneaks into her overnight bag, not realizing that toys are verboten to the new generation.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 June 2026
  • Officers told the children to pack an overnight bag.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Definition of overnight bag
Noun
  • This cotton gauze design ticks every box with an elastic waistband and side pockets, but the real win is that the fabric is crinkled and textured, which means any wrinkles from the suitcase are undetectable.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • Pack glass dead center in your suitcase, surrounded by clothes on all sides, with no hard objects adjacent.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of suitcase
Noun
  • Add elevated accessories like a suede handbag in beige, leopard kitten heels, and oval sunglasses to really capture the relaxed Parisian attitude.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 July 2026
  • Add a chic handbag that boosts your confidence and swap your white sneakers for a colorful pair to complete the look.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of handbag

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“School bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/school%20bag. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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