shoulderbag

Hanging side tote

A shoulderbag is a bag with a long strap designed to hang from the shoulder, leaving hands free.

The single strap distinguishes it from a backpack.

Shoulderbags range from small purses to larger messenger-style bags: She slung her shoulderbag across her body.

Also written as two words: shoulder bag.

style

handbag

Portable container for belongings

messenger · crossbody · hobo · clutch · bucket · envelope · wristlet · doctor · shopper · backpack

strap

adjustable

Able to be changed

webbing · padded · buckle · clasp · hardware · anchor · sling · convertible · braided · knotted

carrying

tote

Large open bag

  • schlepAwkward, effortful journey
  • lugTote with effort
  • heftPerceived mass, substance

sling · haul · pack · load · everyday · commute · travel · hands-free · on-the-go · essentials

material

leather

Tanned animal skin

  • canvasHeavy woven cloth
  • nylonSynthetic textile polymer
  • suedeBuffed leather underside

patent · quilted · woven · vegan · faux · coated · embossed · pebbled · tweed · denim

features

pockets

Fabric compartments in clothing

closure · lining · flap · magnetic · snap · drawstring · keychain · divider · slip · exterior

Opposites
carrying method

shoulderbaghandbag

Portable container for belongings

clutch · backpack · briefcase · fanny pack · waist bag

Family

shoulder, shoulders, shouldered, shouldering, bags, bagged, bagging, bagger

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G