shoulder bag

noun

: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

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The micro design can be worn as a shoulder bag, crossbody, or fanny pack and can even be unclipped from the strap and hooked onto larger bags, serving more as a coin purse-meets-bag charm. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 20 Feb. 2025 Shop leather and nylon handbags, wristlets, totes, and shoulder bags in multiple colors and designs for year-round wear. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 The social media star, whose partner Taylor Fritz is competing in the Grand Slam tournament, wore an ivory twill jumpsuit by Ralph Lauren, pairing the look with a canvas and leather shoulder bag courtesy of the American fashion label. Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025 Related Articles Klum carried a small brown leather shoulder bag from the brand and wore a pair of open-toe brown high-heel mules. Mikelle Street, WWD, 12 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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