handbag

noun

ˈhan(d)-ˌbag How to pronounce handbag (audio)
Definition of handbagnext
1
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 The brand is also notable for its commitment to artisanal production techniques, which often limit the supply of some of its most iconic items, notably its Birkin handbags. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 Jewelry, including earrings, rings, and a watch, was by Bulgari, with Trussardi sunglasses and a vintage Chanel handbag sourced from celebrity fave sourcer and vintage dealer Fashionphile. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 July 2026 On another night out in New York City that same month, the singer paired a black silk camisole from The Row with a white silk maxi skirt, accessorizing with a small black Dior handbag and gold jewelry in a glamorous yet understated look. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 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 See All Example Sentences for handbag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
  1. suitcase
  2. purse
  3. wallet
  4. bag
Noun
  • Considering flight attendants spend the majority of their week living out of a suitcase, their luggage has to be truly top-tier—capable of holding all of their work essentials, personal items, and more without missing a beat.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • The suitcase containing the girl's body was found shortly after he was arrested, leading to the additional charges, police said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of suitcase
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
  • 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
  • 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
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