shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

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The fuselage isn't that much bigger than a telephoto camera lens, and even with a remote and extra batteries, the whole thing fits into a shoulder bag. Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025 The Birkin look-alike is described as a genuine leather handbag purse for women and a tote shoulder bag. Renan Botelho, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024 Right now, this pick is under $70, which is 30% off its typical $95 price tag. 2/9 Coach Swinger Bag 20 A shoulder bag is the perfect gift for your teenage daughter, and the Swinger Bag 20 is a stunning pick to add to her growing collection, or serve as her very first Coach bag. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024 Embracing the ‘90s vibes that have made a major comeback, this rounded leather shoulder bag with its subtle, tortoise-print leather and decorative gold bauble (which doubles as a way to adjust the strap) is perfect for holiday parties and dressier outings like Christmas concerts and ballets. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shoulder bag 

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shoulder bag was in 1912

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“Shoulder bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoulder%20bag. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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