clutch bag

noun

: a woman's small usually strapless handbag

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Paired with a simple black top, leather boots, and a matching green clutch bag, the look was thematic without being cheesy or too on-the-nose. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024 Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2024 Items must be packed into clear bags that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, small clutch bags not exceeding 6 inches by 9 inches or hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024 Wearing clutch bags from Bottega Veneta and Jacquemus, the effortless accessory adds just the right amount of polish to a look—especially in sprightly shades of green or red. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for clutch bag 

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clutch bag was in 1947

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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clutch%20bag. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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