shoulder bag

noun

Synonyms of shoulder bagnext
: a handbag looped over the shoulder by a strap

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The fashion-forward vegan leather shoulder bag has enough room for all the everyday essentials and can fit up to an 11-inch iPad Pro. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026 Hadid wore the Vivaia Carol Jogger Sneakerinas on a chopper ride, expertly styling them with a beige barn jacket, little black dress, and suede shoulder bag. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 14 Oct. 2026 Cobalt blue denim coordinates were styled with a grass-green shoulder bag, while prange bell-bottoms were paired with a French blue button-down shirt. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Start with Kallmeyer’s shimmering gold jacket and Cos’s sleek black trousers, then pile on the personality with Le Sundial’s sculptural earrings, Khaite’s vibrant floral brooch, and Jil Sander’s glossy shoulder bag. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoulder bag

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shoulder bag was in 1912

Rhymes for shoulder bag

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shoulder arm
shoulder bag
shoulder belt
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“Shoulder bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoulder%20bag. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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