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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Lou Junod was a charismatic war veteran with a Purple Heart, a travelling handbag salesman, and a husband who was married to the same woman for fifty-nine years.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Middleton added a taupe handbag and heels, along with a cream hat.
—Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Tie it to your handbag or belt loop instead.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
For two decades, designer Phelicia Dell has made a name for herself, crafting Haiti’s culture and bright aesthetics into her handmade handbags inspired by Vodou traditions.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Middleton added a taupe handbag and heels, along with a cream hat.
—Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Tie it to your handbag or belt loop instead.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
For two decades, designer Phelicia Dell has made a name for herself, crafting Haiti’s culture and bright aesthetics into her handmade handbags inspired by Vodou traditions.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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 8 Apr. 2026.
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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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