shoulder bag

noun

Definition of shoulder bagnext
as in bag

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Recent Examples of shoulder bag Adding a shoulder bag and wraparound sunnies makes this an ideal summer look, no matter where your plans take you. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 July 2026 The peep-toe heels also featured gold hardware emblazoned with the designer’s logo along the forefoot, which coordinated perfectly with the clasps on her $3,100 denim shoulder bag. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 July 2026 Just remember to pack a spacious backpack or shoulder bag for day trips that require a water bottle or an extra layer. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 Thanks to its removable, adjustable straps and compact silhouette, it can be worn as a shoulder bag, crossbody, or handheld purse to suit your style. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoulder bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoulder bag
  1. bag
  2. purse
  3. clutch bag
  4. pocketbook
  5. handbag
Noun
  • These bags come from Maria Grazia Chiuri’s fall 2026 collection, her first as Fendi’s chief creative officer—and something of a homecoming for the Roman designer.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Carter Nylon Cargo Backpack My 56-year-old mom never travels without a backpack to easily store her medicines, snacks, chargers, laptop, and even spare clothes in the compact bag.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bag
Noun
  • Gap Large Denim Five Pocket Tote Already out of stock in the Standard and Large iterations, this petite purse is outfitted in soft denim and, true to its name, boasts a myriad of pockets for schlepping all your tchotchkes around town.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The financial manipulations that undergirded their fortunes get scrutinized as theft from the public purse, praise for their courage and perspicacity yields to condemnation for their conduct.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of purse
Noun
  • 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
  • Fans can also carry a 1-gallon clear plastic freezer bag — a Ziploc bag or something similar — and a small clutch bag no larger than 9 inches by 5 inches, which is subject to search.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of clutch bag
Noun
  • Sandwiched between the aisles of Al Huda Groceries on Lawrenceville Highway in Gwinnett County, Keisha Lance Bottoms on Tuesday unveiled her plan to tackle soaring grocery prices that are squeezing Georgians’ pocketbooks.
    — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But the war in Ukraine has been coming ever closer to home for many Russians, hitting them squarely in the pocketbooks.
    — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of pocketbook
Noun
  • Lam was attracting attention, too, for spending hundreds of thousands of dollars a night at clubs and tossing handbags worth tens of thousands of dollars to women in the crowds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The next year, Hermès launched the Bolide, thought to be the first handbag to use a zip closure.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of handbag

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“Shoulder bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoulder%20bag. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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