tote bag
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tote bag
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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I brought no food, no water, had no plans to take breaks and wore the tactical outfit of a tote bag, rain jacket and jeans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Bolding’s joyful daisies decorated the Sidecca tote bag given to customers at November’s reopening, just before December’s intense rainstorms.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
He carried a tote bag and she carried their toddler Rio, a 30-pounder.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
And at a recent pop-up event for heritage brand Barbour during London Fashion Week, visitors received a free customised checked tote bag and a bouquet of dried flowers from a Scottish florist.
From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025
Ainsley’s at the mirrors, touching up her makeup—packing her arsenal of cosmetics into a designer tote bag.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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