clutch bag

noun

Synonyms of clutch bagnext
: a woman's small usually strapless handbag

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The Fifty Shades of Grey actress paired her satin LBD with a black Valentino Rockstud Spike crossbody clutch bag and a pair of black peep-toe stilettos. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 Fans can also carry a 1-gallon clear plastic freezer bag — a Ziploc bag or something similar — and a small clutch bag no larger than 9 inches by 5 inches, which is subject to search. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 That’s why her favorite clutch bag has been on repeat for half a decade and shows no sign of gathering dust any time soon. — Monique Jessen, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 Dua and Callum did not disappoint, emerging on Sunday afternoon for the shindig, with Dua wearing a sheer white Chloé dress and carrying a swan clutch bag. — Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for clutch bag

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clutch bag was in 1947

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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clutch%20bag. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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