handbag
noun
hand·bag
ˈhan(d)-ˌbag 
1
: suitcase
2
: a bag held in the hand or hung from a shoulder strap and used for carrying small personal articles and money
Examples of handbag in a Sentence
flies only with a handbag so he doesn't have to check his luggage
her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet
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In fact, the company is trying to increase production capacity for its popular handbags by building four new factories over the next four years after it was hit by tight supply over the holiday period and start of the year in the U.S., despite price increases of about 6 to 7 percent last year.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Among the booths selling keychains, ceramics, and handbags, there was a wall display of handmade contemporary postcards with translucent slide-film photographs of local scenes embedded in the card stock.
—Bonnie Tsui, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
The actress and singer added silver heels and a silver handbag, as well as a pair of black sunglasses.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 May 2025
The evening honored this evolution, pairing a classic Italian menu with Davis’ innovative creations in footwear, handbags, and ready-to-wear—offering a glimpse at Ferragamo’s new Hollywood.
—Essence, 5 May 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Among the booths selling keychains, ceramics, and handbags, there was a wall display of handmade contemporary postcards with translucent slide-film photographs of local scenes embedded in the card stock.
—Bonnie Tsui, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
The actress and singer added silver heels and a silver handbag, as well as a pair of black sunglasses.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 May 2025
The evening honored this evolution, pairing a classic Italian menu with Davis’ innovative creations in footwear, handbags, and ready-to-wear—offering a glimpse at Ferragamo’s new Hollywood.
—Essence, 5 May 2025
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbag. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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handbag
noun
hand·bag
ˈhan(d)-ˌbag
1
: suitcase
2
: a woman's bag for carrying small personal articles and money
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