crossbody

American  

[kraws bod-ee, kros‐] / ˈkrɔs ˌbɒd i, ˈkrɒs‐ /

Or cross–body

adjective

1. of or noting a type of bag having a long shoulder strap intended to be worn diagonally across the body.

   a crossbody purse.

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Etymology

Origin of crossbody

(a)cross ( def. ) + body ( def. )

Example Sentences

A Louboutin crossbody bag, Isabel Marant goods and Chanel handbags are flagged for manual authentication.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

This month they unveiled a collection of limited-edition crossbody bags called “Best Bud Bags.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2023

In the second quarter ended July 30, Lululemon's North America sales rose 11% as its affluent customer base picked up more of its workout gear and crossbody bags.

From Reuters • Aug. 31, 2023

The Mariners will be giving away a Mariners-themed crossbody bag to the first 10,000 fans on March 31 — a Friday night game.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2023

There's also artist and designer Nik Bentel's Barilla-inspired crossbody bag, which first made rounds on Twitter in August 2021 and his recent De Cecco's penne pasta bag.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2023