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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Jewelry, including earrings, rings, and a watch, was by Bulgari, with Trussardi sunglasses and a vintage Chanel handbag sourced from celebrity fave sourcer and vintage dealer Fashionphile.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
For another night out in the Big Apple in April, Swift again carried a bag from Dior—this time a small black Dior handbag with gold jewelry.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
On another night out in New York City that same month, the singer paired a black silk camisole from The Row with a white silk maxi skirt, accessorizing with a small black Dior handbag and gold jewelry in a glamorous yet understated look.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Upon opening, the store will feature Toteme’s pre-fall 2026 collection of women’s handbags, shoes, accessories, jewelry, swimwear and ready-to-wear.
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Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
For another night out in the Big Apple in April, Swift again carried a bag from Dior—this time a small black Dior handbag with gold jewelry.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
On another night out in New York City that same month, the singer paired a black silk camisole from The Row with a white silk maxi skirt, accessorizing with a small black Dior handbag and gold jewelry in a glamorous yet understated look.
—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Upon opening, the store will feature Toteme’s pre-fall 2026 collection of women’s handbags, shoes, accessories, jewelry, swimwear and ready-to-wear.
—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
2 July 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 6 Jul. 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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