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tote bag

American  

noun

tote bags plural

  1. an open handbag or shopping bag used especially for carrying packages or small items.

tote bag British  

noun

  1. a large roomy handbag or shopping bag

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of tote bag

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

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On the other hand, fail to turn up to the Pepsi Max lot and you might miss out on a free Tote bag.

From The Guardian • Mar. 18, 2011

Boat and Tote bag in Sky Blue, Kid�s Seal swim goggles in Transparent Blue, and Deluxe book pack in Pink by L.L.

From Time Magazine Archive

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