clutch bag

noun

Definition of clutch bagnext
as in purse

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Recent Examples of clutch bag 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 All purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch bag. — Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026 She was elegantly dressed in a cream coat dress adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with matching heels and a coordinating clutch bag. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag. — Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clutch bag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bag
  1. purse
  2. bag
  3. pocketbook
  4. wallet
  5. handbag
Noun
  • From anti-theft purses that look like chic handbags to polished trousers that feel more like comfy sweatpants, these styles are versatile, functional, and comfortable to boot—and prices start at just $8.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Small enough to fit into a purse, the traditional Spanish folding hand fan, or abanico, snaps open into a semicircle.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of purse
Noun
  • Jason Smith said, police were tipped off that the suspect allegedly packed his bags and left the apartment.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps the biggest culprits in kitchen cabinetry are common stock items, such as cleaning supplies and trash bags.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of bag
Noun
  • But the war in Ukraine has been coming ever closer to home for many Russians, hitting them squarely in the pocketbooks.
    — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Then, with the aid of a good pocketbook on plant identification, look for preferred food types.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of pocketbook
Noun
  • Gado via Getty Images AI agents are starting to hold wallets and pay for things, and finance has no standard way to tell one agent from another.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • When the tip bucket was passed around, patrons reached for their wallets, not avoided eye contact.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of wallet
Noun
  • There’s no denying that the fall 2026 runways made a strong case for color; even the street style scene is on board, slipping into colorful shoes and sporting handbags in a variety of vibrant shades—baby pink, chartreuse, and cobalt.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • His store in Elk Grove — which sells handbags, Rolex watches and jewelry — has outgrown its space.
    — ANNIKA MERRILEES, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of handbag

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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bag. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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