messenger bag
noun
: a rectangular bag that is large enough to carry papers, books, etc., and that usually has a wide shoulder strap and a flap that typically covers the opening and much or all of the front of the bag
Instead, the Oaklander bought a messenger bag … . After being popularized and perfected during the golden era of bike messengers, the one-strap, one-flap, over-the-shoulder bag has become ubiquitous.—
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The look included a t-shirt, black pants, sneakers, and a big messenger bag.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 17 June 2024
Styles like the Tabby Box bag, Tabby shoulder bag, Tabby chain clutch, and Tabby messenger bag are available in fun warm colors like gold, light violet, and flower pink.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2023
Lightweight but durable, this small messenger bag has RFID-blocking technology to protect thieves from accessing your credit card numbers and personal details through a quick skim (i.e., scan) of your bag on a busy street or bus.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
Check out Travelon’s anti-theft messenger bag for peace of mind, especially while weaving through crowded stadiums or venues.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
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Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 17 June 2024
Styles like the Tabby Box bag, Tabby shoulder bag, Tabby chain clutch, and Tabby messenger bag are available in fun warm colors like gold, light violet, and flower pink.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2023
Lightweight but durable, this small messenger bag has RFID-blocking technology to protect thieves from accessing your credit card numbers and personal details through a quick skim (i.e., scan) of your bag on a busy street or bus.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
Check out Travelon’s anti-theft messenger bag for peace of mind, especially while weaving through crowded stadiums or venues.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
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“Messenger bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/messenger%20bag. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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