clutch bag

noun

Definition of clutch bagnext
as in purse

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Recent Examples of clutch bag Wear it with a clutch bag and a choker for the perfect MOG or MOB look. — Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 9 June 2026 She was elegantly dressed in a cream coat dress adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with matching heels and a coordinating clutch bag. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Dua and Callum did not disappoint, emerging on Sunday afternoon for the shindig, with Dua wearing a sheer white Chloé dress and carrying a swan clutch bag. — Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 8 June 2026 At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag. — Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clutch bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bag
  1. purse
  2. clutch
  3. bag
  4. pocketbook
  5. wallet
  6. handbag
Noun
  • McLeese said each guest in the restricted area is allowed only one clear bag no larger than a gallon, or a small clutch purse.
    — Maria Sullivan, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • There’s more to the novel, translated from the German by Daniel Bowles, than a purse-lipped satire of fetishism, but Kracht keeps it well below the surface.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of purse
Noun
  • When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
  • Between cleverly convertible shoulder bags and elegant clutches, there’s a pick for every outfit and occasion this summer.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Definition of clutch
Noun
  • Photos apparently taken by the men themselves show wads of cash on the seat of a car, in a plastic bag and in stacks on the floor of a location in New York.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Using 10,000 rocks, more than seventy-five 80-pound bags of concrete, and over $1,000 in supplies, Ruggie has no regrets about his 14-foot deck burned in a shou sugi ban style.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
Definition of bag
Noun
  • The real impact, Grubbs said, will be to the pocketbooks of shark diving businesses along the coasts and the surrounding communities.
    — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • It must be earned through conviction, compassion, and a moral vision that elevates a nation rather than any individual ego or pocketbook.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 June 2026
Definition of pocketbook
Noun
  • Elida still hadn’t found her son’s wallet or phone, her daughter’s Nintendo gaming systems or, somewhat surprisingly, their trailer.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Eye-watering World Cup prices haven't stopped soccer fans from around the world from opening their wallets.
    — Meline Rosales Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Definition of wallet
Noun
  • Gold jewelry and hardware on her handbag repeated the metallic line on the shoes.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • The Office Romance star added a stack of Fope’s gold mesh bracelets, completing her ensemble with oversized sunglasses, a Chanel handbag, and Cartier earrings from the jeweler’s signature Panthère collection, wearing her hair in a low updo.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of handbag

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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bag. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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