shoulder bag

noun

Synonyms of shoulder bagnext
: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

Examples of shoulder bag in a Sentence

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The mom of two styled the look with a delicate gold necklace, a brown shoulder bag, and see-through flats. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Woven leather styles and relaxed shoulder bags complemented the clothes instead of competing with them. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 This purse has a shape similar to Swift’s and is a PEOPLE writer-favorite for its convertible strap, which transforms it from a shoulder bag to a crossbody in seconds. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 Or, easily upgrade your new outfit with a few chic accessories, like this spacious shoulder bag that could also act as a personal item, satin ballet flats, and versatile strappy sandals. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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