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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
Like a pair of glasses or a colorful handbag, a phone case is a fashionable accessory that’s an extension of the user.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
There was even a patchwork leather handbag, Kemmenoe’s take on Fendi’s signature Peekaboo.
—Morgan Meier, Curbed, 14 Dec. 2024
Small Satin Tote with Crystal Handles The ideal holiday party accessory or New Year’s handbag, this satin tote comes in sleek black or ruby red.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Del Rey also carried a black handbag at her shoulder.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
There was even a patchwork leather handbag, Kemmenoe’s take on Fendi’s signature Peekaboo.
—Morgan Meier, Curbed, 14 Dec. 2024
Small Satin Tote with Crystal Handles The ideal holiday party accessory or New Year’s handbag, this satin tote comes in sleek black or ruby red.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Del Rey also carried a black handbag at her shoulder.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for handbag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
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The duo both traveled with matching Louis Vuitton suitcases.Esther Kang, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Yamani, carrying on Mansour’s themes of displacement and dignity, paired a younger man with a suitcase.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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This year, celebrities continued to embrace the micro purse–albeit, with a step up in terms of usability.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Scheffler and McIlroy dominated from the get-go, taking home the $10 million cryptocurrency prize purse.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The crooks got away with the younger victim’s cell phone and wallet and have not been caught, police said.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Such a procedure can be tough going, it must be said, on the schedules, wallets, and intestines of people who, for whatever reason, can’t hack a two-hour lunch.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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In response to rumors that Peak Design employees assisted law enforcement in tracking Mangione through the bag's serial number, the company issued a statement.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Shop up to 60% off on bodysuits, dresses, coats, shoes, bags, and more.Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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