shoulder bag
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shoulder bag
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Before the recent update, police said a white shoulder bag, matching a description of the one she was carrying, had been found on Copperas Road, near the town's waterfront.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
They "took a quick glance" in Mr Fisher's shoulder bag, but did not use any metal detectors and instead "lightly patted him down", Ms Chatwin added.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2024
For a more workable approach, style watchers have declared a “pop of red” the fashion power move of the season: a swipe of cherry-red lipstick, a pair of scarlet socks or a crimson shoulder bag.
From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2024
A brown faux leather shoulder bag, big enough to carry someone’s laptop, a few books, phone, wallet.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2023
She threw her shoulder bag in and vaulted herself over the windowsill.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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