shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

Examples of shoulder bag in a Sentence

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Calling on a pair of light-wash wide-leg jeans during the outing, the actress teamed the popular denim cut with a black sweater, coordinating black booties, a small shoulder bag, and a bright red baseball cap. Averi Baudler, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 Bella Hadid leaves a meeting wearing a Valentino Garavani suede shoulder bag with fringe in midtown Manhattan on November 2, 2024. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024 This shoulder bag is a staple piece that will blend in seamlessly with your wardrobe. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024 The collection includes a shoulder bag ($80), clutch ($44), and tote ($104), all featuring Magic Wand imagery and doodles. Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 24 Sep. 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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