handbag

The word “handbag” has 2 syllables: hand-bag

It's pronounced as /ˈhænd.bæɡ/


What is synonym and antonym for handbag?

In the thesaurus, “handbag” has 45 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for handbag along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for handbag

  • backpack
  • bag
  • baggage
  • bags
  • billfold
  • briefcase
  • carpetbag
  • carry-on
  • carryall
  • clutch
  • clutch bag
  • compact
  • cosmetic case
  • duffel bag
  • evening bag
  • grip
  • haversack
  • hide
  • holdall
  • kit
  • kit bag
  • knapsack
  • leather
  • luggage
  • overnight bag
  • overnight case
  • packsack
  • pocketbook
  • poke
  • portmanteau
  • pouch
  • purse
  • reticule
  • rucksack
  • sack
  • shoulder bag
  • suitcase
  • traveling bag
  • traveling case
  • valise
  • vanity
  • wallet
  • weekend bag
  • weekend case
  • weekender

Meanings of handbag

  • noun
    1. (mainly Commonwealth) A small bag used by women (or sometimes by men) for carrying various small personal items.
    2. An subgenre of house music of the late 1980s, often with booming vocals.
  • verb
    1. Figuratively, to hit with a handbag; to attack verbally or subject to criticism (used of Margaret Thatcher).

Example Sentences

  • She brought her new handbag to the party, and everyone admired its design.
  • I forgot my handbag at the café, so I had to go back and retrieve it.
  • The handbag was filled with her essentials, from makeup to a small notebook.
  • He bought a beautiful leather handbag for his wife’s birthday.
  • She carefully placed her handbag on the table to avoid it getting dirty.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms or another words to handbag, such as: backpack, bag, baggage, bags, billfold, briefcase, carpetbag.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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