handbag

hand·bag

noun \ˈhan(d)-ˌbag\

Definition of HANDBAG

1

: suitcase

2

: a bag held in the hand or hung from a shoulder strap and used for carrying small personal articles and money

Examples of HANDBAG

1. <flies only with a handbag so he doesn't have to check his luggage>
2. <her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet>

First Known Use of HANDBAG

1862

Related to HANDBAG

Synonyms: carryall, carry-on, grip, traveling bag, holdall [chiefly British], portmanteau, suitcase, wallet

Related Words: overnight bag (also overnight case), weekend bag (also weekend case), weekender; cosmetic case, traveling case; carpetbag, duffel bag, kit, kit bag; backpack, haversack, knapsack, packsack, rucksack; attaché, attaché case, briefcase, valise; baggage, bags, luggage

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Rhymes with HANDBAG

air bag, beanbag, black-flag, blue flag, brown-bag, chin-wag, dirtbag, dishrag, dog tag, do-rag, fleabag, flight bag, gasbag, grab bag, greylag, hangtag, ice bag, jet lag, kit bag, mailbag, mixed bag, phone tag, postbag, price tag, ragbag, ragtag, ratbag, red flag, sandbag, schoolbag, seabag, sight gag, Sontag, sweet flag, tea bag, time lag, tote bag, washrag, white flag, wigwag, windbag, workbag, zigzag