Handbag

Pronunciation: /ˈhændˌbæɡ/

Definitions of handbag

noun a small bag used by women to carry personal items

Example Sentences

A1 She carries her wallet and keys in her handbag.

A2 I bought a new handbag to match my shoes.

B1 She rummaged through her handbag looking for her phone.

B2 The designer handbag she bought cost a fortune.

C1 She always keeps her handbag organized with different compartments for her belongings.

C2 Her handbag collection includes luxury brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton.

Examples of handbag in a Sentence

formal She carried a designer handbag to the important business meeting.

informal I love your new handbag, where did you get it?

slang Her handbag game is always on point.

figurative Carrying her handbag of secrets, she navigated through the gossip-filled party.

Grammatical Forms of handbag

• plural: handbags
• comparative: more handbag
• superlative: most handbag
• present tense: handbag
• future tense: will handbag
• perfect tense: have handbag
• continuous tense: is handbagging
• singular: handbag
• positive degree: handbag
• infinitive: to handbag
• gerund: handbagging
• participle: handbagged

Origin and Evolution of handbag

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'handbag' originated from the combination of the words 'hand' and 'bag', referring to a small bag or pouch carried by hand.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a small bag carried by hand, the term 'handbag' has evolved to refer to a larger bag with handles, typically used by women to carry personal items.