shoulder bag
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shoulder bag
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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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 • Mar. 3, 2026
She also had a white shoulder bag with a daisy design with her.
From BBC • Jul. 29, 2024
A shoulder bag with a disposable diaper, baby bottle and infant shoes sits on one prow alongside tins of anchovies and tuna from Tunisia and many plastic sandals.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024
Uniqlo sued the fast-fashion retailer Shein, accusing it of copying Uniqlo’s viral shoulder bag, CNN reports.
From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2024
Her shoulder bag drops to the floor like it weighs fifty pounds.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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