handbag

[hand-bag] / ˈhændˌbæg /

NOUN

person's carryall

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backpack bag evening bag leather pocketbook purse

STRONG

clutch grip hide knapsack portmanteau reticule

Example Sentences

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The first she said was taking a dress you already have and adding accessories such as nice jewellery, a tiara or a handbag.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Hermès doesn’t care if your AI agent found a cheaper handbag.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

I used the built-in handle to tote it around like a handbag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

She loves her jewelry, she loves her big giant handbag.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

She held her handbag tight at her side and seemed to be swaying at the entrance.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson