shoulder bag
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shoulder bag
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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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 • Jul. 25, 2025
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
The nylon "round mini shoulder bag", costing £14.90 in the UK, has reportedly become the brand's best-selling bag ever.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2024
At the 24-hour Starbucks near the Grand Mosque, a $25 jute shoulder bag shows the clock tower and neighboring high-rises alongside the coffee chain’s logo.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2023
Still, I put each pink-and-white strip of paper in my shoulder bag as souvenirs.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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