shoulder bag
Americannoun
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shoulder bags
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of shoulder bag
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Before the recent update, police said a white shoulder bag, matching a description of the one she was carrying, had been found on Copperas Road, near the town's waterfront.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
The pebble grain Thom Browne shoulder bag, though, was no size comparison to the 10-foot John Baldessari sculpture she stood in front of.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
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
For a more workable approach, style watchers have declared a “pop of red” the fashion power move of the season: a swipe of cherry-red lipstick, a pair of scarlet socks or a crimson shoulder bag.
From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
“This,” she said, reaching into her shoulder bag and bringing forth a tape player.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
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