clutch bag

noun

Synonyms of clutch bagnext
: a woman's small usually strapless handbag

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As if the dress on its own was enough to evoke the butterfly theme, Bassett’s hero accessory was an embellished butterfly clutch bag by Judith Leiber. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Shop the royal purple color trend, in comfy cashmere knits to cool clutch bags and ballet flats, below. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 Fans can also carry a 1-gallon clear plastic freezer bag — a Ziploc bag or something similar — and a small clutch bag no larger than 9 inches by 5 inches, which is subject to search. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 That’s why her favorite clutch bag has been on repeat for half a decade and shows no sign of gathering dust any time soon. — Monique Jessen, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 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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