A woman’s purse.
Handbag
Example Sentences
"She left her handbag on the train."
"That's a lovely handbag."
Etymology & History
British purse. Americans use 'purse'. British accessory terminology.
Word Details
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Region
General British
๐
Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
๐ฌ
Formality
Informal
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