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Synonyms

shoulder bag

American  

noun

  1. a handbag with shoulder strap attached.


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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