shoulder bags

noun

plural of shoulder bag
as in bags

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  1. bags
  2. purses
  3. pocketbooks
  4. handbags
Noun
  • This fall, that means no skinny jeans, chunky dad sneakers, bags with logos, or all-black outfits.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2026
  • According to prosecutors, Joseph came back half an hour later and started throwing bags of jewelry and women's clothes on the front yard and sidewalk.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of bags
Noun
  • If so, could that increase the purses for those events and help the professionals in our sport actually make a living?
    — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Designers across the fashion capitals sent models down the catwalk carrying purses by one or two short straps, putting the handheld style firmly back in the spotlight.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of purses
Noun
  • Potential buyers who want to be mindful with their pocketbooks will need new strategies in the meantime.
    — Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The promotion is timed to offer some welcome relief on the pocketbooks of shoppers in advance of Thanksgiving and the holiday season at large.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of pocketbooks
Noun
  • 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
Definition of handbags
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