shoulder bag

noun

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

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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 Shop crossbody bags, totes, and shoulder bags for every occasion. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 Woven leather styles and relaxed shoulder bags complemented the clothes instead of competing with them. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The Aria Crossbody Bag is a top-zipped vegan leather shoulder bag, fully lined with interior zip and slip pockets. — ABC News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoulder bag

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shoulder bag was in 1912

Rhymes for shoulder bag

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shoulder arm
shoulder bag
shoulder belt
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“Shoulder bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoulder%20bag. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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