Thesaurus results for HANDBAGS

handbags

noun

plural of handbag

as in suitcases

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 purses

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 handbags For all the chatter about his choices in handbags, Haaland doesn’t seem remotely bothered. — Teddy Brown, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 Protect leather shoes and handbags by storing them in airtight containers with the silica gel pouches they are packaged with. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 Benglis also collaborated on some of the handbags featured in the show, according to WWD. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026 Guests were handed raffle tickets for designer handbags, Cartier watches and other treasures fit for royalty. — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026 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 Interactive stations allow customers to personalize handbags, create custom makeup kits, adopt dolls complete with birth certificates and customize Brio train sets. — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 In addition to designer handbags, the couple also raffled off a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle and Cartier watches. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 7 July 2026 Since launching in 2013, the Paris company has built its business by entering some of the world’s most exceptional wardrobes, privy to everything from archival couture collections to rare Hermès handbags and vintage Céline by Phoebe Philo. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

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Noun

Select suitcases and travel bags are marked down right now, including 20% off the Odyssey carry-on, the expandable backpack, and this puffy tote.

— Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Streamline your next summer getaway with hard-side suitcases, roomy weekender totes, and crossbody bags.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Definition of suitcases

Noun

The meticulous production cycle for Birkin bags, however, has contributed to their scarcity, and some critics have complained that the purses have been more readily available to existing, ultra-wealthy customers of the brand.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
Place a packet in each shoe or in the pockets of your purses, and remember to replace them every few months.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Definition of purses

Noun

Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads.

— 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 wallets

Noun

To dispose of the plants safely, put them in brown landscape waste bags and set them out for pickup.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
That puts items such as artwork, electronics, and your clothing, shoes, or bags at risk of being damaged, particularly if you’re gone for a longer period of time.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

Definition of bags

Noun

Tourists bustle in and out of Penn Station, the busiest transportation hub in the United States, many carrying suitcases and backpacks and arriving just in time for the July 4 weekend.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
This one-time discount can be used on any purchase, from best-selling toiletry bags and makeup cases to foldable duffel bags and backpacks.

— Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

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