tote bag

noun

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

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Then there is My Second Bag, Lura’s answer to the ubiquitous extra tote bag many reach for in luxurious unlined leather and minimal lines. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Customers keep suggesting more products, but Koltai would prefer to manage the shirts, sweatshirts, and all those damn tote bags that already packed into the theater, first. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026 Métier’s Passerby North-South tote bag has a full-zip closure, sturdy handles, and plenty of pockets. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026 Make sure to keep an eye out for seasonal mini tote bag drops in the winter and spring months, as well. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tote bag

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 11 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

tote bag

noun
: a large handbag

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