tote bag

noun

: a large 2-handled open-topped bag (as of canvas)

Examples of tote bag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Margaux 10 bag Ferragamo Firenze flap tote bag Brochu Walker Everyday tote Prada large leather tote bag Prada buckle leather handbag Balenciaga Rodeo leather tote Precious Cargo Going somewhere? Madeline Fass, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024 Trader Joe’s is responding to customers’ excitement over their new mini tote bags. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 Wildly popular mini canvas tote bags from Trader Joe's are being resold online for nearly 200 times their retail price. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2024 There are drawers full of clutches, crossbody and tote bags, and lines of shoes that range from sneakers to over-the-knee heeled boots. Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024 The only logical next step for Trader Joe's is to release another tote bag, even smaller this time, and price it at $75. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 8 Mar. 2024 Loewe Puzzle Fold tote bag Cos zip-up cardigan J.Crew Carolina pants Laura Lombardi Isola hoop earrings Christian Vierig/Getty Images The Focal Point A burgundy shoulder bag is a perfect, subtle hint of color when paired with a sleek all-black ensemble. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2024 Shoppers could also fill up a Goodwill tote bag with 15 pieces of clothing that is priced by weight — in this case about $27. Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024 Rather, Google surfaced shopping listings for a bunch of other random tote bags. Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tote bag was in 1900

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“Tote bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tote%20bag. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

tote bag

noun
: a large handbag

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