shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

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Pop this tiny balm in any bag—formal clutch, shoulder bag, or work tote—for touch-ups throughout the day. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 Finishing her breezy tourist look was a beige hands-free purse that could be worn as a crossbody bag or shoulder bag. Clint Davis, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag Grab this Coach shoulder bag in either metallic anthracite or blush pink to score the steepest deal. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2025 Try this glam Auden shoulder bag that a favorite of Taylor Swift's. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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