handbags

noun

plural of handbag
1
as in suitcases
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles flies only with a handbag so he doesn't have to check his luggage

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2
as in purses
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 handbags 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 Accessories and handbags are a category that the company is looking to strengthen with the launch of its Petit Bazaar and Grand Bazaar styles this month. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 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 High-ticket electronics were the flashpoint, but jewelry, luxury handbags, sneakers and graded cards produce the same optics when a $147 bid returns a $20 item. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 That’s part of a black-market advertising bonanza on the social media site, where sellers are now hawking fake GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and experimental Chinese peptides alongside knockoff luxury handbags and sneakers. — Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 That’s not a problem for him, as long as those handbags are a reflection of his creative spirit. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 18 Aug. 2026 For more of our favorite finds in Tory Burch’s private sale, check out the best handbags below, plus accessories like shoes, jewelry, wallets, and more to complete every look. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handbags
  1. suitcases
  2. purses
  3. wallets
  4. bags
  5. backpacks
Noun
  • Paintings, artwork, sculptures, stamps, statuary, other collector’s pieces (such as pieces of archaeology), as well as antiques older than 100 years but not over 250 years old are listed, as are suitcases, trunks, vanities and other types of bags.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Check-ins and check-outs of guests with suitcases continue unabated in the busy lobby.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of suitcases
Noun
  • Launched in 2022 with an initial $400 million investment, LIV Golf looked to rival the PGA Tour by featuring $250 million in prize purses, with no less of an aim than to shake the foundations of the sport.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Use them on the patio to stash bug spray, sunscreen, and gardening gloves out of sight, or bring them indoors to a mudroom or entryway to organize pet leashes, shoes, purses, and other grab-and-go essentials.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of purses
Noun
  • Digital wallets and tokenized funds are in use today, under a patchwork of state rules or under nothing at all.
    — Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Five months earlier, MoonPay also released developer tools that let AI agents independently manage wallets and trade crypto.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of wallets
Noun
  • There are 12 bags and eight simple stickers; six are for 2x2 tiles, while there are also single 3x2 and 2x1 decals.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Traditional Rocky Horror movie showings include a costumed cast acting out the events on screen, with bags of props handed out for audience participation during certain scenes.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of bags
Noun
  • The backpacks will be filled with school supplies, and shoes for some 300-400 kids in the local community.
    — Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Bloomingdale’s chief merchant Denise Magid also cites backpacks as a strong and growing category, noting demand for classic Polo Ralph Lauren styles and bolder designs from brands like State and Sprayground.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of backpacks

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“Handbags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handbags. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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