evening bag

American  

noun

1. a small handbag made of rich fabric or beaded, ornamented, etc., and carried by women on formal or dressy occasions, usually in the evening.

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Example Sentences

I love Watts’ tiny swan evening bag, the stylized swan on Moore’s bodice, the enormous orange swan beak poking its way into the photo and everyone’s complete commitment to the black-and-white bit.

From Seattle Times

I wore them to a formal event in London and found them so uncomfortable I discreetly removed them and stowed them in my evening bag.

From New York Times

Note, though, the very 2020 accessory: a mask dangling from her hand, like a very utilitarian evening bag.

From Seattle Times

I slipped it quickly into my imitation jet bead evening bag and looked around.

From Literature

She also packs her makeup in a sleek pouch that doubles as an evening bag.

From New York Times

Related Words

• backpack
• bag
• leather
• pocketbook
• purse