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as in purse
a container for carrying money and small personal items her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet

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Recent Examples of handbag Related article From $85 tomato leaf soap to $2,300 Hellmann’s mayo handbags, everyday food is now a status symbol The trend is similar to a luxury brand, Widener University’s Steinman said. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 27 May 2025 Others, for whom high art is out of reach, snap up one in a steady proliferation of small-scale interpretations of his most familiar pieces: the trinkets, T-shirts, housewares and handbags that serve as a relatively accessible form of brand extension. Ruth La Ferla, New York Times, 18 May 2025 The impish yet cute plushies are a global sensation among Gen Z and even those older, often hanging on handbags, backpacks and belt loops. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 May 2025 Coach is known for their classic purses, wristlets, wallets and handbags, and the iconic brand just added a ton of fan-favorite styles to its Amazon storefront at huge discounts — some are even up to 60% off. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for handbag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbag
Noun
  • Although these items should definitely have a spot in your suitcase, packing some easily forgotten—but just as necessary—travel essentials will make your trip even more enjoyable.
    Gregory Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
  • Pair them with a quick-drying T-shirt and my favorite trench coat, and travel outfits feel more put together (and take up less space in your suitcase, too).
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • The Travelers, one of The Tour’s Signature Events, offers a $20 million purse.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
  • Having styled her hair in a sleek top knot, her diamond hoop earrings were on full display and perfectly coordinated with her sparkly purse and heeled sandals.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • One year onsite warranty gives you a little extra security and this sale price keeps close to $790 in your wallet.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
  • Mattson said others were involved in the scheme to empty the victim's bitcoin wallet.
    MICHAEL R. SISAK, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • Zia Shaked, 11, who said her favorite activity was reading, had spent the morning with her mother stuffing five bags full of the weeds that had been uprooted by her younger brother and cousin.
    Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
  • The Siesta's rectangular cut makes for a much roomier, more comfortable bag.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 May 2025

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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbag. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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