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

Throughout my teens and 20s, I collected so much vintage that it became part of my personality: old mall brands like Express, Forever 21 and Wet Seal; fake designer accessories like the wannabe Galliano-era Dior crossbody bag with plastic peeling off the shoulder strap; and, much later, real designer pieces.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

The designer brand boasts a strawberry milk printed crossbody, a coffee break tote, a silk tomato ketchup bandana, a snack pendant and gold-toned ketchup packet, fries and hot dog drop earrings.

From Salon