shoulder bag

American  

noun

1. a handbag with shoulder strap attached.

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Etymology

Origin of shoulder bag

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The zig-zag of that famous yellow shirt winkingly graces a crescent baguette, while the black stripes of Linus’s red red shirt wrap around a slouchy shoulder bag.

From Los Angeles Times

He drove up in a late-model Lexus SUV, wearing a sport coat and jeans with a T-shirt and clogs and carrying a large shoulder bag.

From Los Angeles Times

She also had a white shoulder bag with a daisy design with her.

From BBC

They are meant as much for the coffee table as the shoulder bag — designed to be collectible, not disposable.

From New York Times

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