Handbag: meaning, definitions and examples
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handbag
[ หhรฆndหbรฆษก ]
fashion accessory
A handbag is a small bag with a handle, used by women to carry personal items such as money, keys, makeup, etc. Handbags come in various shapes, sizes, and materials, and are often considered a fashion statement.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| handbag |
A medium-sized bag, often used by women, designed to be carried in the hand or over the shoulder. It is typically used for personal items like a wallet, phone, and cosmetics.
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| purse |
Can refer to a small bag used by women to carry money, cards, and other small personal items. In British English, it often means a wallet.
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| bag |
A general term that can refer to any type of container used for carrying items. This can range from shopping bags to sports bags.
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| clutch |
A small, often elegant, handbag without handles, typically used for evening occasions or formal events. It's designed to be held in hand.
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Examples of usage
- I bought a new handbag to match my outfit.
- She always carries her handbag everywhere she goes.
Translations
Translations of the word "handbag" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bolsa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคเคกเคฌเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Handtasche
๐ฎ๐ฉ tas tangan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะผะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ torebka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใใใใฐ
๐ซ๐ท sac ร main
๐ช๐ธ bolso
๐น๐ท รงanta
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ๋๋ฐฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญููุจุฉ ูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ kabelka
๐ธ๐ฐ kabelka
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ข
๐ธ๐ฎ torbica
๐ฎ๐ธ handtaska
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะป ัำฉะผะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแฉแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษl รงantasฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ bolso
Etymology
The term 'handbag' originated in the early 1900s and was initially used to describe small bags carried by men for travel purposes. Over time, it evolved to refer to women's accessories for carrying personal items. Handbags have become an essential part of fashion and style, with various designers creating unique and trendy designs.
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