handbag

noun

ˈhan(d)-ˌbag How to pronounce handbag (audio)
Definition of handbagnext
1
as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles flies only with a handbag so he doesn't have to check his luggage

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as in purse
a container for carrying money and small personal items her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet

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Recent Examples of handbag This lightweight style in black canvas can be used as an everyday handbag that’s roomy enough to fit your phone, sunglasses, wallet, and more essentials. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Metallic handbags are carrying their momentum straight into fall, with silver leading the charge as the cool-toned alternative to your everyday neutrals. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 At the same time, the price of entry for many recognisable heritage handbags has moved comfortably into four figures, and frequently several thousand dollars. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Inside is an analog oasis anchored by a gearshift that rises from an interpretation of the Noé handbag, complete with drawstring. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handbag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
  1. suitcase
  2. purse
  3. wallet
  4. bag
Noun
  • The mini bar—located inside a gorgeous wooden cabinet—was filled with local spirits like pox, a Mayan liquor made of corn, sugar cane, and wheat, and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal in a bottle so beautiful I was tempted to sneak it back in my suitcase.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In one of the promotional videos for the tour, Karol opens a suitcase.
    — Thalía Henao, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of suitcase
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  • Panthea takes the opportunity to bring Amanda her purse and try to bury the hatchet and, strangely, this is the only moment that Amanda really raises her voice.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Coles was last seen near 81st and Vernon in the Chatham neighborhood, according to her family, who said her car was found parked on her block, with her cell phone and purse still inside.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of purse
Noun
  • And Portugal is still much better on the wallet than France or Spain.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Hyperliquid, which lets users trade through self-custody wallets rather than a traditional centralized exchange, has emerged as a major force in crypto derivatives trading over the past year.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of wallet
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  • Panettiere’s boyfriend, identified as Brian Hickerson, showed responding officers a bag of her medications, according to a police report, which was heavily redacted.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Royal Oak Public Library now has a policy prohibiting shopping carts and large bags from being brought inside the library.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of bag

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