shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

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This staple, shoulder bag can be used for everyday wear and seamlessly transitions from day-to-night, depending on your mood; pair with a crisp button down and trousers for the office or a little black dress for an evening out. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025 There was something undeniably Y2K and nostalgic about her hair, paired with a sheer black dress and a mini shoulder bag. Martine Thompson, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025 And this season, there are plenty of styles to choose between, from genuine suedes to faux leathers in a variety of silhouettes — think clutches, satchels, and shoulder bags. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025 While new additions were made to the handbag collection such as the Leo style with its vintage-tinged appeal and the Berenices Baguette shoulder bag combining tone-on-tone suede and napa leather. Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shoulder bag

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 22 Apr. 2025.

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