Thesaurus results for SHOULDER BAG

shoulder bag

noun

Definition of shoulder bag

as in bag

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Recent Examples of shoulder bag The collection includes shoulder bags in two sizes as well as a top-handle style, but we’re particularly taken with the larger shoulder bag. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026 Ditch your boring black and opt for a shoulder bag in a fun texture this season, like this Michael Kors woven suede bag. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026 The fashion-forward vegan leather shoulder bag has enough room for all the everyday essentials and can fit up to an 11-inch iPad Pro. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026 The shoulder bag is also available in several staple colors for fall, including this gorgeous cacao brown colorway, as well as a creamy Mojave, deep navy, and warm toast. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoulder bag

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Noun

The miniature toys can also be used as charms and attached to keys, bags and other accessories.

— Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
The extra-large River Café tote bag ($54), from Ruthie Rogers’s legendary London restaurant, is the perfect urban bag for running errands.

— Nicholas Blechman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of bag

Noun

As if the dress on its own was enough to evoke the butterfly theme, Bassett’s hero accessory was an embellished butterfly clutch bag by Judith Leiber.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
The Fifty Shades of Grey actress paired her satin LBD with a black Valentino Rockstud Spike crossbody clutch bag and a pair of black peep-toe stilettos.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of clutch bag

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The monthly growth rate for total spending was the lowest since November 2025, an indication that shoppers are growing choosier as higher prices pinch pocketbooks.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
Disruptions to shipping in the waterway, where one-fifth of the world’s oil passed before the war, have led to higher energy prices that hit voters’ pocketbooks.

— Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

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Noun

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
The product that won is his Nexus drawstring handbag made of Premium Vachetta leather, goatskin leather and suede, featuring intricate, sculptural weaving.

— Madison Collins, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of handbag

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