shopping bag

noun

Synonyms of shopping bagnext
: a bag (as of strong paper) that has handles and is intended for carrying purchases

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After much hemming and hawing, Diplo selects an orange flower to purchase and posts a video to his Instagram stories in which the man holds up his shopping bag printed with a website for his wares. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 Ginger sat in the walk-in cooler in to-go shopping bags, which are fine for touching styrofoam and takeout containers but aren’t food-grade bags. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 From water bottles and shopping bags to tools, chargers, and emergency supplies, everyday items can quickly become scattered throughout your vehicle. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 Later in the film, Vivian returns dressed to impress and carrying shopping bags from other stores. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shopping bag

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shopping bag was in 1849

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“Shopping bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shopping%20bag. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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