purse
/ˈpɝs/
noun
a small bag that is used, particularly by women, to carry personal items
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1No purses returned.
2Hold up your purse.
3Got my purse.
4Hey, at least your shoes match your purse!
5and a lady clenched her purse.
wallet
/ˈwɔɫət/
noun
a pocket-sized, folding case that is used for storing paper money, coin money, credit cards, etc.
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1Bring out the wallet.
2Next, we have wallets.
3Number 15, tie wallet.
4Phone, wallet, well, fear no more losers.
5- Stole the wallet.
shoulder bag
/ʃˈoʊldɚ bˈæɡ/
noun
a type of bag that is worn over the shoulder, usually made of cloth or leather and often used to carry personal items

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drawstring bag
/dɹˈɔːstɹɪŋ bˈæɡ/
noun
a type of bag that is closed at the top by a drawstring, which is pulled to close the opening and loosen the bag's contents

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rucksack
/ˈɹəkˌsæk/
noun
a bag designed for carrying on the back, usually used by those who go hiking or climbing
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1The big rock for now in our rucksack is a stimulus deal.
2Massive rucksacks and backpacks are often associated with tourists.
3Luckily, you spot a rucksack floating in the sea.
4And then you put on your reserve, and then you put on your heavy rucksack.
5In terms of bags, I love cross body bags or little rucksacks like this one.
backpack
/ˈbækˌpæk/
noun
a bag designed for carrying on the back, usually used by those who go hiking or climbing
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1Backpacks have to serve two functions.
2I love backpacks.
3Little Stuart Little guy. - Stuart Little loves backpacks.
4Your very first video with me was backpacks.
5Your backpack smells.
knapsack
/ˈnæpˌsæk/
noun
a type of backpack, often made of canvas or leather, that is carried on one's back and has shoulder straps
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1They've got a full knapsack of privileges.
2He remained single by choice and traveled very lightly, with just a knapsack and a folded cloak that he used as a bed.
3He then took his cup from his knapsack and broke it, exclaiming . . .
4It's a list of the contents of the knapsack of a soldier during the Vietnam War, just a list of the contents.
5"Dear God, this parachute is a knapsack!"
briefcase
/ˈbɹifˌkeɪs/
noun
a flat, leather or plastic case with a handle, used for carrying papers or documents
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1- I admire your briefcase. -
2The briefcase goes on it.
3And briefcases cost around $1200.
4Brought my wife's briefcase.
5Open that briefcase.
luggage
/ˈɫəɡədʒ/, /ˈɫəɡɪdʒ/
noun
suitcases, bags, etc. to keep one's clothes and other belongings while traveling
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1One day, Mr Smith came to the airport, and the men searched him and his luggage first.
2He takes my luggage.
3Carry massively heavy luggage.
4Airport staff takes unclaimed luggage to a special center.
5Get luggage tags.
trunk
/ˈtɹəŋk/
noun
a large, typically rectangular or cube-shaped storage container used for carrying personal belongings during travel
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1Hey, our trunk has a tennis ball in it and some, whatever, rope.
2Brown people go trunk diving, too.
3All right, just finishing up the trunk.
4Now, a lot of people consider trunks.
5- Where's your trunk?
clutch
/ˈkɫətʃ/
noun
a small hand-held bag without handles or straps, usually carried as a fashion accessory to complement an outfit
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1Clutch right here.
2The cutest little coffee clutch you ever saw.
3Yeah buddy, clutch.
4- Clutch?
5Braking, clutch down.
wristlet
/ɹˈɪslət/
noun
a small handbag or pouch worn on the wrist with a strap or handle, used to carry essentials, often for convenience or as a fashion accessory
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1Mahalo wristlet cases and yes, I have two of the exact same one.
2Just a reminder if you're interested in these wristlets because they need to go somewhere I don't want them anymore, so I'm going to give these to two of you.
3And, if the Man Higher Up is ever found, take my assurance for it, he will be a large, pale man with blue wristlets showing under his cuffs, and he will be sitting to have his shoes polished within sound of a bowling alley, and there will be somewhere about him turquoises.
4I ordered customized wristlet key chains.
5So I have my wristlet, which used to be a wallet
tote bag
/tˈoʊt bˈæɡ/
noun
a large, open-top bag with two handles used for carrying a variety of items such as books, groceries, or personal belongings
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1And if that’s still not enough we also just released super comfy Space Socks, very shiny Space Pins, a new Tote Bag & Pouch Set and have many other great space related products that are all designed with love and care by us here at kurzgesagt.
2How to Craft a Duct Tape Tote Bag.
haversack
/hˈævɚsˌæk/
noun
a bag for carrying on the back, usually used by people who go hiking or soldiers
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1My costume consisted of a ragged pair of trousers,"--this guy apparently joined--"a stained dirty jacket, an old slouch hat, the brim pinned up with a thorn, a begrimed blanket over my shoulder, a grease-smeared cotton haversack full of apples and corn, a cartridge box full and a musket.
2And almost everything we carried, we carried in something called a haversack.
duffle bag
/dˈʌfəl bˈæɡ/
noun
a large cylindrical bag often with a drawstring closure at the top and two handles for carrying

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weekender
/ˈwiˌkɛndɝ/
noun
a type of bag used to carry clothing and other essentials for a short trip or weekend getaway
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1So, you can have this little weekender phone, and it uses Verizon's dual number system.
2I'm here with Monica from The Weekender.
3Are you loving The Weekender?
4Are you loving The Weekender?
5And then I challenge you to become a weekender.
handbag
/ˈhændˌbæɡ/
noun
a bag that is small and used, especially by women, to carry personal items
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1Give me your handbag.
2Designer handbags.
3- I hate handbags.
4I love this handbag.
5- Of knockoff designers handbags, yeah.
sporran
/spˈɔːɹən/
noun
a traditional Scottish bag worn with a kilt and hangs in front of the groin area

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pouch
/ˈpaʊtʃ/
noun
a small bag or sack, often made of soft material, that is used to carry or store small items or objects
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1Do males have pouches?
2Dogs don’t have pouches.
3- Give that woman a pouch, an open pouch.
4- Giraffes don't have pouches.
5OllyDog treat pouch.
belt bag
/bˈɛlt bˈæɡ/
noun
a small bag worn around the waist or hips, designed to hold personal items

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beach bag
/biʧ bæg/
noun
a large, durable bag used for carrying beach essentials, such as towels, sunscreen, snacks, and other items, designed for convenience and style during beach outings or vacations

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coin purse
/kɔɪn pɜrs/
noun
a small bag for coins, typically made of fabric, leather, or other materials, with a closure for convenient storage and organization

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daypack
/ˈdeɪ.pæk/
noun
a small backpack for day trips, outdoor activities, or everyday use, with multiple compartments and comfortable shoulder straps

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cosmetic case
/kɑzˈmɛtɪk keɪs/
noun
a small bag or pouch for organizing cosmetics, typically with compartments for easy access and transport

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satchel
/sˈætʃəl/
noun
a type of bag, often made of leather or canvas, with a strap that is worn over one shoulder and across the bo
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1Got a full satchel of milk down there.
2Which gives me another satchel.
3- I, too have three satchels of apples.
4It's a satchel!
5"get a leather satchel"
shopping bag
/ʃˈɑːpɪŋ bˈæɡ/
noun
a bag made of cloth, paper, or plastic with two handles, used for carrying what you buy
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1It comes in a shopping bag.
2It's a reusable string shopping bag.
3I mean, shopping bag equals "parking meter out of order."
4It carries two reusable shopping bags.
5Plastic shopping bags are one of the most wasteful things.
saddlebag
/ˈsædəɫˌbæɡ/
noun
a type of bag with two pouches that are usually placed on either side of the saddle, connected by a strap that passes under the horse or bicycle
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1As a result, you work on your thigh gap and simultaneously reduce outer thigh "saddlebags."
2Saddlebag fat is an underdeveloped area between your thighs and your glutes.
3Not to mention your saddlebags will be retreating.
4As for your saddlebags, they will definitely be feeling the burn!
5Make saddlebags seem to disappear by applying the darker self-tanner to your outer thighs.
pochette
/pɒˈʃɛt/
noun
a small rectangular handbag or clutch, typically used for special occasions or as a fashion accessory, often carried in the hand or tucked under the arm

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bindle
/ˈbɪndəɫ/
noun
a makeshift bag or bundle made by tying cloth or a sack to a stick or pole, traditionally associated with a hobo or homeless person's mode of carrying belongings
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1This hobo bindle is a very expensive item at Urban Outfitters!
2You're going to jump-- you're going to jump on another train of thought with your bindle, and you're going to ride the countryside.
cross body
/ˈkɹɔs ˈbɑdi/
noun
a bag or purse worn across the body with a long diagonal strap for hands-free carrying and easy access to belongings

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pannier
/ˈpæniɝ/
noun
a basket or bag that is designed to be carried either on the back of an animal, such as a horse or a bicycle
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1When Ali Baba got home, he drove his asses into a little yard, shut the gates very carefully, threw off the wood that covered the panniers, carried the bags into his house, and ranged them in order before his wife.
2Your master's body is contained in these two panniers.
garment bag
/ɡˈɑːɹmənt bˈæɡ/
noun
a type of luggage used for carrying clothing items, designed to keep the clothes wrinkle-free and clean during transportation

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