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Silk scarves are my thing. I tie them to my handbag or thread them through belt loops or wear them in my hair. Never round my neck, though.
Michelle Dockery

Meaning of "handbag" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HANDBAG

C20: humorous allusion to the trend for groups of women to dance round their handbags in discos, nightclubs, etc.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HANDBAG

handbag  [ˈhændˌbæɡ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HANDBAG

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Handbag is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HANDBAG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

handbag

Handbag

A handbag, also purse or pouch in American English, is a handled medium-to-large bag that is often fashionably designed, typically used by women, to hold personal items such as wallet/coins, keys, mobile phone, cosmetics and jewelry, books/e-books, pen and paper, food and beverage such as a water bottle, pepper spray and other items for self-defence, tampons and other feminine hygiene products, contraceptives, tissues and infant care products, or a hairbrush.

Definition of handbag in the English dictionary

The first definition of handbag in the dictionary is Also called: bag, purse, pocketbook. a woman's small bag carried to contain personal articles. Other definition of handbag is a small suitcase that can be carried by hand. Handbag is also a commercial style of House music.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HANDBAG


beanbag
ˈbiːnˌbæɡ
boil-in-a-bag
ˈbɔɪlɪnəˌbæɡ
carpetbag
ˈkɑːpɪtˌbæɡ
dirtbag
ˈdɜːtˌbæɡ
feedbag
ˈfiːdˌbæɡ
fleabag
ˈfliːˌbæɡ
footbag
ˈfʊtˌbæɡ
gasbag
ˈɡæsˌbæɡ
hardbag
ˈhɑːdˌbæɡ
kitbag
ˈkɪtˌbæɡ
mailbag
ˈmeɪlˌbæɡ
postbag
ˈpəʊstˌbæɡ
punchbag
ˈpʌntʃˌbæɡ
ragbag
ˈræɡˌbæɡ
ratbag
ˈrætˌbæɡ
rattlebag
ˈrætəlˌbæɡ
saddlebag
ˈsædəlˌbæɡ
sandbag
ˈsændˌbæɡ
scumbag
ˈskʌmˌbæɡ
windbag
ˈwɪndˌbæɡ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HANDBAG

hand-wash
hand-worker
hand-woven
hand-wringing
hand, foot, and mouth disease
hand´s-breadth
handax
handba´
handbags
handball
handballer
handbarrow
handbasket
handbell
handbill
handblown
handbook
handbrake
handbrake turn
handbreadth

WORDS THAT END LIKE HANDBAG

air bag
airbag
bag
beach bag
bean bag
body bag
carry-on bag
clutch bag
duffle bag
dust bag
in the bag
let the cat out of the bag
mixed bag
overnight bag
paper bag
plastic bag
shopping bag
shoulder bag
sleeping bag
tote bag

Synonyms and antonyms of handbag in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HANDBAG»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «handbag» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of handbag

Translation of «handbag» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HANDBAG

Find out the translation of handbag to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of handbag from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «handbag» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

手袋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bolso
570 millions of speakers

English

handbag
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हैंडबैग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حَقِيبَةُ اليَدّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сумочка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bolsa de mão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হ্যান্ডব্যাগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sac à main
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

beg tangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Handtasche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハンドバッグ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

핸드백
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tas tangan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

túi xách
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கைப்பை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पर्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

el çantası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

borsa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

torebka damska
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сумка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

poșetă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γυναικεία τσάντα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

handsak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

handväska
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

håndveske
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of handbag

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HANDBAG»

The term «handbag» is very widely used and occupies the 12.196 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HANDBAG» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «handbag» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «handbag» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about handbag

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10 QUOTES WITH «HANDBAG»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word handbag.
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Randa Abdel-Fattah
I do most of my reading on the train ride to and from work. But I always have a book in my handbag so that I can read at any time, anywhere.
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Sophia Bush
I'd rather hang out with five people that I love than with 400 strangers at a club who are all doing the up-and-down inspection thing. They appraise everybody from head to toe - the outfit, the handbag, the shoes, how much they weigh... I can't stand it!
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Jimmy Carr
They say the people most affected by the credit crunch are pensioners - well, let go of the handbag then, Nanna.
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Neneh Cherry
Who needs a handbag? I put my money in my bra.
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Les Dawson
My mother-in-law's so fat that when she passes her handbag from hand to hand she throws it.
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Poppy Delevingne
I'm more of a handbag girl; my guilty pleasure is bags. I don't even have a clue how many I own.
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Michelle Dockery
Silk scarves are my thing. I tie them to my handbag or thread them through belt loops or wear them in my hair. Never round my neck, though.
8
Farnaz Fassihi
I have lucky boots for military embeds, a lucky scarf for road trips, a lucky handbag, and lucky days of the week. I tap into my gut for 'right' or 'wrong' feelings about such simple things as whether I should go grocery shopping.
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Felicity Jones
My most treasured item is the brown leather bag that my mum bought me from a little Italian shop for my 21st. It's supposed to be a vanity bag, but I use it as a handbag.
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Kreayshawn
People be saying, 'Watch - when she gets some money, she's going to get a Gucci purse.' But I don't think that's my style. I like finding random stuff and random brands. Maybe one day when I'm sophisticated and older I might settle down and invest in a nice leather handbag.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HANDBAG»

Discover the use of handbag in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to handbag and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Handbag Designer 101: Everything You Need to Know About ...
Included in the book are instructions and patterns for creating fifteen essential styles--clutch, hobo, tote, and more--made simple with easy-to-follow how-to illustrations and advice from famous bag designers and today's hottest indie ...
Emily Blumenthal, 2011
2
My Boyfriend Barfed in My Handbag . . . and Other Things You ...
And let’s be honest: no one is going to ask Martha Stewart what to do when your boyfriend barfs in your handbag. Thankfully, Jolie Kerr has both staggering cleaning knowledge and a sense of humor.
Jolie Kerr, 2014
3
The Handbag Book Of Girly Emergencies
The book to solve every 'crisis' a girl could ever encounter.
Jacqueline Williams, 2011
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Handbag Meditations: Chill Out on the Run
"When in doubt, breathe." If you are too busy or stressed to meditate, this book is for you! If you have always wanted to try meditation but don't know where to begin, this book is for you!
Alison Nancye, 2012
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The blue handbag
'The Blue Handbag' is steeped in a quiet poetry which reminds us to take pleasure from the ordinary details of life - reading stories to our children, sharing silence with our friend over a beer, enjoying the plants Leonard tends for a ...
Fiona Robyn, 2009
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How to Tell a Woman by Her Handbag
In How to Tell a Woman by Her Handbag, Eisman cleverly contends that fashions come and go, but a woman's handbag is eternal, forever revealing her nature--and just maybe her secrets.
Eisman, Kathryn, 2010
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The Handbag: An Illustrated History
This book is a fascinating history of handbag design examined within the context of changing society and women's roles in it.
Caroline Cox, 2007
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How To Make A Handbag Out Of A Leather Cushion Cover:
In this book I will teach you how to make a leather handbag out of a leather cushion cover! Full instructions and pattern included in the book.
Sally White, 2013
9
Pandora's handbag: adventures in the book world
Includes interviews with Poppy Z. Brite, Dennis Cooper, Edward Gorey, Herbert Huncke and Irvine Welsh.
Elizabeth Young, 2001
10
Pearlie and the Lost Handbag
Pearlie and her fairy friends are on the case when Mrs. Brown loses her precious spotted handbag somewhere in Jubilee Park.
Wendy Harmer, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HANDBAG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term handbag is used in the context of the following news items.
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Handbag by Ramy Brook - Cosmopolitan
How To Enter: Handbag by Ramy Brook (the "Sweepstakes"): Beginning July 14, 2015at 12:01 AM (ET) through August 11, 2105 at 11:59 PM ... «Cosmopolitan.com, Jul 15»
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handbag dogs - Metro
Animal charity Blue Cross are calling for people to do a spot of research before buying a dog, after a steep rise in the increase of 'handbag ... «Metro, Jul 15»
3
Moshi Urbana Mini Slim Handbag for iPad Screams Urban Chic
One of the best parts about the growth in luxury devices has been the growth in gorgeous designer handbags to carry them. Moshi was one of ... «Chip Chick, Jul 15»
4
Tyler Alexandra, Daughter Of Perry Ellis, Launches Custom Exotic …
Tyler Ellis, the daughter of the late American fashion designer Perry Ellis, is carrying on her family's legacy with her luxury handbag brand, Tyler ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
5
Harry Styles Helps Female Pal Pick Out New Handbag
Harry Styles rocks a Hawaiian shirt while doing some retail therapy with a gal pal on Sunday afternoon (July 12) in Beverly Hills, Calif. «Just Jared, Jul 15»
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Designer 'handbag' dogs dumped as the tiny pets go out of fashion
Designer 'handbag' dogs made popular by celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Simon Cowell are now the most dumped in Britain, charity ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Woman pulled to the ground as handbag snatched near …
A 57-year-old woman had her handbag stolen in Northamptonshire as ... The woman tried to keep hold of her handbag, but the man pulled it ... «Northamptonshire Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Mountain bike rider stole pensioner's handbag as she walked along …
A thief wrenched a handbag out of a 79-year-old woman's hands as she walked along a path in Northampton, before riding off on his mountain ... «Northampton Chronicle & Echo, Jul 15»
9
Did you see man try to steal teen's handbag? - On The Wight
Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery in Newport on the Isle of Wight on Saturday (July 11). The incident is alleged to ... «On The Wight, Jul 15»
10
Derby man punished after handbag stolen from hotel kitchen
A 36-YEAR-OLD has been given a suspended sentence for stealing a handbag from a hotel kitchen in Derby. Damien Round, of Ambrose ... «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»

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