handbag
Americannoun
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a bag or box of leather, fabric, plastic, or the like, held in the hand or carried by means of a handle or strap, commonly used for holding money, personal grooming items, small purchases, etc.
noun
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Also called: bag. purse. pocketbook. a woman's small bag carried to contain personal articles
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a small suitcase that can be carried by hand
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a commercial style of House music
Etymology
Origin of handbag
Example Sentences
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But that novel was published in 1922, well before the dawn of websites and apps to rent everything from homes to handbags.
Management has said they expect that figure to drop significantly in 2026, when factoring out last year’s acquisition of Kurt Geiger, which makes handbags, footwear and other accessories.
From MarketWatch
Economic shifts have helped so-called accessible luxury brands like Coach, which sell handbags and clothes at lower prices than designers like Prada and Chanel.
A man has admitted stealing a handbag containing a Fabergé egg and watch thought to be worth more than £2m.
From BBC
On display are also make-up kits, sneakers, handbags and costume jewellery.
From BBC
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