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. )

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crossbody

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026

For added flexibility, the bag also features a top handle for hand carry and a removable strap for crossbody wear.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2025

Women don the mantle of emotional labor like the latest crossbody bag, determined to make our relationships work.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2024

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