shoulder bag
Americannoun
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shoulder bags
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
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
They are meant as much for the coffee table as the shoulder bag — designed to be collectible, not disposable.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2024
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
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
Robbie shoved the notebook into his shoulder bag.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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