shoulder bag
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of shoulder bag
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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She also had a white shoulder bag with a daisy design with her.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2024
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
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
He stood a block from one of the roadblocks in Guatemala City, holding the wooden staff that signals his position and his customary wide-brimmed hat and shoulder bag.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2023
There’s a straw shoulder bag on a hanger, and Felicia digs with her broken fingernails for clues.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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