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shoulder bag

American  

noun

  1. a handbag with shoulder strap attached.


Etymology

Origin of shoulder bag

First recorded in 1940–45

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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

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

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

A brown faux leather shoulder bag, big enough to carry someone’s laptop, a few books, phone, wallet.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2023

She yanked open the pantry door and took two boxes of cookies and a bag of tortilla chips, shoving them into her shoulder bag.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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