tote bag

noun

Synonyms of tote bagnext
: a large 2-handled open-topped bag (as of canvas)

Examples of tote bag in a Sentence

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There’s a set of boxing gloves lurking in that NPR tote bag. Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026 Inside, customers collect passport stamps, browse racks of worn leather and faded denim and line up for limited-edition tote bags tied to the second annual Vintage Store Day. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 May 2026 At first glance, I was impressed by how large this tote bag is. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Also included in the Summer of Soccer line are two tote bag designs ($38). Noelle Alviz-Gransee may 15, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tote bag

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tote bag was in 1900

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“Tote bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tote%20bag. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

tote bag

noun
: a large handbag

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