shoulder bag
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shoulder bag
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Jatinder, who says he would be turning 60 - "a senior citizen" - in a couple of months, was carrying a heavy shoulder bag.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
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
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
Uniqlo is suing Shein over claims the Chinese fast fashion giant is selling copycats of its viral "Mary Poppins" shoulder bag.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2024
She was carrying a leather shoulder bag like a professor.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
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