shoulder bags

noun

plural of shoulder bag
as in bags

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  1. bags
  2. purses
  3. pocketbooks
  4. handbags
Noun
  • Cardboard boxes and paper bags of food items being stored directly on floor of walk-in cooler and dry storage area.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Outside Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, people filled plastic bags with sand to try to prevent further flooding inside.
    — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 1 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
  • 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
  • Hang lunchboxes and grocery bags in a pantry, or add the hooks to an empty closet wall for sports bags and handbags.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of handbags
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