tote bag

noun

Definition of tote bagnext
as in duffel bag

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tote bag Any of these scenarios would be a good excuse to slip on Quince’s cotton cashmere cardigan, a lightweight and packable piece that won’t take up much space even in your tote bag. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Speaking of sales, the popular Lands’ End tote bag is 40% off for a limited time. — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 22 July 2026 The rayon-spandex knit is soft, stretchy, and virtually wrinkle-proof, so it can be balled into the corner of a tote bag as a backup outfit and still look fine at dinner. — Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 Equal parts shopping trolley and tote bag, it’s designed for schlepping around loads that are too heavy to carry on your shoulder. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tote bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tote bag
  1. duffel bag
  2. purse
  3. garment bag
  4. handbag
  5. pocketbook
  6. shopping bag
  7. backpack
  8. tote
Noun
  • What looks like an unassuming duffel bag unzips to reveal a roomy 35-liter capacity, roughly the same amount of packing space as the average 20-inch spinner suitcase.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
  • Officers were told that a man was holding a firearm and carrying a duffel bag.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
Definition of duffel bag
Noun
  • The Preakness’ shorter distance of 1 3/16 miles is much more appealing than the grueling mile and a half of the Belmont, and race organizers certainly could bump up the purse from $2 million.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Meghan wore a custom beige dress by Givenchy with a black belt, a black purse and matching heels.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of purse
Noun
  • If versatility is your top priority, this three-in-one design can be carried as a duffel, backpack, or garment bag depending on the trip.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The garment bag collection is a part of Weavabel’s wider portfolio of sustainable trims, labels and packaging solutions.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
Definition of garment bag
Noun
  • Led by members of the Fendi family for much of its history, the company became known for its decades-long collaboration with German designer Karl Lagerfeld and such influential handbags as the Baguette and the Peekaboo.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Right on time, Quince dropped designer-lookalike totes, shoulder bags, and handbags in the must-have shades of the upcoming season.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of handbag
Noun
  • New data now confirms what many residents of the Sunshine State have already been feeling in their pocketbooks.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
  • After a wave of price hikes from some of the world's largest companies, including Amazon, Apple and Netflix, even at-home pastimes like streaming movies or playing video games are pinching the pocketbooks of consumers like Green.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of pocketbook
Noun
  • There are also recommendations based on what’s currently in your shopping bag, as well as the ability to view accessories based on product category.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The iconic shopping bag billboard stood in Herald for decades.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Definition of shopping bag
Noun
  • The report also found that some members of the group wore avalanche airbag backpacks but none of them deployed.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • At the distribution event, the center gave more than 5,000 backpacks to children.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of backpack
Noun
  • Early-birds will receive a complimentary tote full of interactive event details as well as the official Mural Walk coloring book for 2026.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The soft leather tote has multiple interior pockets and comes with a convenient crossbody strap.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of tote

Browse Nearby Words

tote
tote bag
tote bags
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Tote bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tote%20bag. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
fridge-magnet-letters
Drop a Letter Quiz August 2026 Drop a letter from a word to make a totally diffe...
See All