tote bag
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of tote bag
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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I’ve seen it on many products, in many different presentations — pink-glitter bubble letters on a sticker, loopy black cursive on a tote bag, industrial embroidery on a hat.
From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026
Their yolks stay creamy without becoming runny, which means you get all the richness of a soft-boiled egg without worrying about a container full of liquid gold sloshing around in your tote bag.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
There were two reusable Path water bottles and a small tote bag with the hotel logo, which double as souvenirs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Close the novel and open your tote bag.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Woo has taken his plantains to go; they’re wrapped up neatly in a makeshift tote bag.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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