Meaning | A container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women). |
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Synonyms | bag, pocketbook, purse |
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Parts | clasp | A fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together |
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Narrower | clutch bag, clutch | A woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand |
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etui | small ornamental ladies' bag for small articles |
evening bag | A handbag used with evening wear |
reticule | A woman's drawstring handbag |
shoulder bag | A large handbag that can be carried by a strap looped over the shoulder |
Broader | container | Any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another) |
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Spanish | bolsa, bolso, cartera |
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Catalan | bossa de mà, bossa, cartera |
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