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handbag (**핸드**백)a small bag carried by women, typically containing personal items

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a small bag carried by women, typically containing personal items

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhændbæɡ/

Korean meaning: 여성이 휴대하는 개인용품을 담는 작은 가방

Korean pronunciation: **핸드**백

Example Sentences

  • Her handbag is so heavy, it could be used as a weapon!
  • I bought a new handbag that matches my shoes perfectly.
  • She can find everything except what she's looking for in her handbag.

handbag

NOUN

//ˈhændbæɡ//

a small bag carried by women, typically containing personal items

handbag concept
💡 Concept

a stylishly dressed woman reaches into her leather handbag while standing near a cafe entrance. She pulls out her wallet to pay for her coffee order. The handbag sits perfectly on her shoulder, containing various personal items visible at the opening. A friend nearby admires the bag's design while they wait together. The barista behind the counter smiles as the transaction takes place. a small bag carried by a woman, typically containing personal items

handbag rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Searching her handbag by the airbag, protected by every sandbag!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhændbæɡ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhændbæɡ/

🌳Etymology

Roothand + bag

Origin

19세기에 'hand(손)'와 'bag(가방)'이 결합되어 만들어진 단어로, 말 그대로 손으로 들고 다니는 가방을 의미했습니다.

🎵Rhyme

sandbagmailbagairbag
sandbag
mailbag
airbag

🔗Collocations

designer handbag
clutch handbag
leather handbag
carry a handbag
handbag collection
expensive handbag
matching handbag

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Her handbag is so heavy, it could be used as a weapon!

I bought a new handbag that matches my shoes perfectly.

😄 Fun example

She can find everything except what she's looking for in her handbag.

The designer handbag costs more than my monthly salary.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

pursebagpocketbookclutch

Antonyms

backpackbriefcase

Related

walletaccessoriesfashionleatherdesigner

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