shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

Examples of shoulder bag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sweeney completed her look with a white leather shoulder bag, black round-frame sunglasses, and a pair of white leather open-toe slides. Alex Kessler, Glamour, 8 May 2024 This half-moon shoulder bag is my leather go-to for the summer. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024 Add a mini shoulder bag and a pair of sunglasses to accessorize. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 May 2024 Shop shoulder bags, wallets, and crossbodies that Mom will love, starting at $21. Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024 Adjustable straps mean it can be worn as a crossbody or a shoulder bag, while a zipper secures your belongings within to ward off potential theft. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024 The set includes a portable battery pack and a discreet purse-like shoulder bag that fits all the pump components and bottles perfectly. Simone Scully, Parents, 16 Apr. 2024 Swift wore a shoulder bag with the brand's logo across the strap while Kelce opted for oversize square sunglasses. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024 Christopher Peterson The Guts singer added a smattering of cool, of-the-moment accessories: a pair of black oval sunglasses, and a cherry red Coach Ergo shoulder bag. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoulder bag was in 1912

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“Shoulder bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoulder%20bag. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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