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Synonyms

shoulder bag

American  

noun

  1. a handbag with shoulder strap attached.


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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