tote bags

noun

plural of tote bag
as in duffel bags

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  1. purses
  2. handbags
  3. pocketbooks
  4. backpacks
  5. totes
  6. kit bags
  7. satchels
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
  • 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
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
  • Note that prohibited items include bags or backpacks larger than 12-by-6-by-12 inches, lawn chairs, large coolers, alcoholic beverages, chairs, weapons, drones, pets, and umbrellas; participants will be screened before entering the route.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • From carry-on backpacks to foldable Mary Janes and electronics organizers, these picks can make your next trip through security a little smoother—starting at $7.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of backpacks
Noun
  • Oprah is a big fan of totes, and this one tote-ally fits the bill.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 June 2026
  • Array can store six 24-inch-by-16-inch totes vertically, with each tote weighing 66 pounds.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Definition of totes
Noun
  • Road closures have been seizing the country’s leafy capital, as vans disgorge military style kit bags and American personnel to match at top hotels.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of kit bags
Noun
  • That deal includes handbags, fashion backpacks, hobos, totes, crossbody bags, sling bags, satchels, duffel bags and boot bags, along with belts, wallets, wristlets, passport cases and key chains.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • And keep scrolling for more best-selling Quince bags, including totes and satchels.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of satchels
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