noun

handbag

purse, handbag

She bought a new handbag.

She bought a new handbag.

My keys are in my handbag.

My keys are in my handbag.

((a/the)) handbag a small bag for personal items She bought a new handbag.

Synonyms: purse, pouch

A compound word from 'hand' + 'bag'. Literally, a bag carried in the hand.

It's easy to remember: a 'bag' that you carry in your 'hand'.

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