cross-body bag — A bag with a long strap that is worn across the body from one shoulder to the opposite hip
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A bag with a long strap that is worn across the body from one shoulder to the opposite hip
Pronunciation (IPA): /krɔːs ˈbɑːdi bæɡ/
Example Sentences
- My cross-body bag saved me from pickpockets because it was securely attached to my body
- She bought a cross-body bag so she could eat ice cream hands-free while shopping
- His cross-body bag was so full it looked like he was carrying a small watermelon
cross-body bag
NOUN[/krɔːs ˈbɑːdi bæɡ/]
A bag with a long strap that is worn across the body from one shoulder to the opposite hip
A bag with a long strap that is worn across the body from one shoulder to the opposite hip
Her cross-body bag's tag makes the whole bag drag!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Cross derives from Latin crux meaning 'to cross' or 'crosswise'; body comes from Old English bodig meaning 'the physical form'; bag originates from Old Norse baggi meaning 'bundle' or 'sack'. The compound term describes a modern fashion accessory worn diagonally across the torso.
Breakdown
cross- (from Latin crux, meaning to cross or crosswise) + body (from Old English bodig, meaning the physical form) + -bag (from Old Norse baggi, meaning bundle or container), literally describing a bag worn across the body.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cross-body bag saved me from pickpockets because it was securely attached to my body”
“She bought a cross-body bag so she could eat ice cream hands-free while shopping”
“His cross-body bag was so full it looked like he was carrying a small watermelon”
“The cross-body bag is perfect for traveling because it keeps your hands free”
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