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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The supermodel stepped out in a distressed biker jacket by Charlotte Simone, adding on washed black jeans, a Miu Miu belt and a black Prada Cleo handbag.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Mar. 2025
For a modern look, pair yours with a minimal but interesting style shoe, such as Proenza’s perforated leather slingback pumps, and a structured handbag.
—Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
The model wore a white blazer over top and carried a black handbag.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
At the perfect size, this handbag is smaller than a tote bag or purse, but large enough to fit essentials like your phone, keys, wallet, airpods, and lip gloss.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Mar. 2025
For a modern look, pair yours with a minimal but interesting style shoe, such as Proenza’s perforated leather slingback pumps, and a structured handbag.
—Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025
The model wore a white blazer over top and carried a black handbag.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
At the perfect size, this handbag is smaller than a tote bag or purse, but large enough to fit essentials like your phone, keys, wallet, airpods, and lip gloss.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handbag
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbag. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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