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In a meat-eating world, wearing leather for shoes and clothes and even handbags, the discussion of fur is childish.
Karl Lagerfeld

Meaning of "handbags" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HANDBAGS

handbags  [ˈhændˌbæɡz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HANDBAGS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Handbags is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HANDBAGS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

handbags

Handbag

A handbag, also purse or pouch in American English, is a handled medium-to-large bag that is often fashionably designed, typically used by women, to hold personal items such as wallet/coins, keys, mobile phone, cosmetics and jewelry, books/e-books, pen and paper, food and beverage such as a water bottle, pepper spray and other items for self-defence, tampons and other feminine hygiene products, contraceptives, tissues and infant care products, or a hairbrush.

Definition of handbags in the English dictionary

The definition of handbags in the dictionary is an incident in which people, esp sportsmen, fight or threaten to fight, but without real intent to inflict harm.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HANDBAGS


bags
bæɡz
flags
flæɡz
GWAGs
ɡwæɡz
moneybags
ˈmʌnɪˌbæɡz
rags
ræɡz
snags
snæɡz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HANDBAGS

hand-wash
hand-worker
hand-woven
hand-wringing
hand, foot, and mouth disease
hand´s-breadth
handax
handba´
handbag
handball
handballer
handbarrow
handbasket
handbell
handbill
handblown
handbook
handbrake
handbrake turn
handbreadth

WORDS THAT END LIKE HANDBAGS

bugs
buoyancy bags
dogs
feelings
findings
flotation bags
glad rags
gs
Jack-the-rags
Kings
Oxford bags
pack one´s bags
ratings
rattle one´s dags
rough as bags
savings
Springs
things
wings
Writings

Synonyms and antonyms of handbags in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HANDBAGS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «handbags» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of handbags

Translation of «handbags» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HANDBAGS

Find out the translation of handbags to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of handbags from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «handbags» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

手袋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bolsos
570 millions of speakers

English

handbags
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हैंडबैग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حقائب اليد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сумки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bolsas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হাতব্যাগে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sacs à main
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Beg tangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Handtaschen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハンドバッグ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

핸드백
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

túi xách
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கைப்பைகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हँडबॅग्ज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çanta
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

borse
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

torebki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сумки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

genți de mână
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τσάντες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

handsakke
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

handväskor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

håndvesker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of handbags

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HANDBAGS»

The term «handbags» is very widely used and occupies the 6.101 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HANDBAGS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «handbags» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «handbags» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about handbags

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10 QUOTES WITH «HANDBAGS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word handbags.
1
Jessica Biel
I've been involved with sports my whole life, which made clothes and makeup and handbags not that important as a kid. I just didn't care.
2
Bobbi Brown
Every business decision I ever made I learned from my grandfather Papa Sam. He moved here from Russia when he was a boy. He worked his way up selling newspapers and ladies' handbags, and eventually, he became Cadillac Sam, one of the biggest car dealers in Chicago.
3
Jan Chipchase
I spend a lot of my time looking into people's bags and handbags - with their permission, of course.
4
Alicia Coppola
I've always loved clothes, especially handbags and shoes. I'd rather save my money on clothing and wear crap, but have the handbags and shoes.
5
Alicia Coppola
I've always loved clothes, especially handbags and shoes. I'd rather save my money on clothing and wear crap, but have the handbags and shoes. I used to buy a Ferragamo or Louis Vuitton bag every job that I got. Now I have a child, and we pay for private school, so I've had to scale back!
6
Petra Stunt
I love accessories. I'm a girl. I love shoes. I love handbags.
7
John B. Keane
I think the Irish woman was freed from slavery by bingo. They can go out now, dressed up, with their handbags and have a drink and play bingo. And they deserve it.
8
Alan King
My father was a dreamer - my hero. He was a smart, tough guy from Poland, a cutter of lady's handbags, an old socialist-unionist who always considered himself a failure. His big line was: 'Don't end up like me.'
9
Karl Lagerfeld
In a meat-eating world, wearing leather for shoes and clothes and even handbags, the discussion of fur is childish.
10
Steven Patrick Morrissey
The rhino is now more or less extinct, and it's not because of global warming or shrinking habitats. It's because of Beyonce's handbags.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HANDBAGS»

Discover the use of handbags in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to handbags and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Handbags: the power of the purse
This book features over 900 colour photographs of the most luxurious, witty, covetable and beautiful examples of the bagmaker's art and history.
Anna Johnson, 2002
2
Handbags: What Every Woman Should Know
So get your hands on the hottest handbags in history, discover the compelling past of purses, and find out how to get the best from your most adored accessory, with this sassy gift book for glamour girls everywhere.... Book jacket.
Stephanie Pedersen, 2006
3
Handbags
Fashion.
Tessa Paul, 2010
4
Warman's Handbags Field Guide: Values & Identification
When looking for that perfect vintage purse or for the times when your antiquing adventures surprise you with that rare find, make sure you have this handy little guide along to make on-the-spot identification and appraisals.
Abigail Rutherford, 2009
5
Dancing 'Round the Handbags
The handbag in this book is a metaphor for being a woman and each item in the handbag represents a different facet of who she is.
Lynne Copp, 2012
6
Making Handbags: Retro, Chic, Luxurious
From vintage styles to trendy beaded bags, this handbook shows readers how they can create affordable, designer-quality handbags right in their homes, even if they've never sewn a stitch.
Ellen Goldstein-Lynch, Sarah Mullins, Nicole Malone, 2002
7
Hip Handbags: Creating and Embellishing 40 Great-Looking Bags
Art & Craft.
Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader, 2009
8
Handbags
Includes iconic pieces from Chanel, Hermès, Gucci, and Fendi with a star rating system indicating the value of every bag. The perfect guide for those desiring the ultimate accessory.
Judith Miller, 2008
9
Must Have Handbags
A bag for every reason, with styles that keep you on the cutting edge of fashion--in crochet! Drew Emborsky's handbag designs give you six very cool ways to take it all with you.
Drew Emborsky, 2009
10
Creating Romantic Purses: Patterns & Instructions for Unique ...
The collection includes small evening bags, larger totes for travel to those exotic faraway locales, elegant silk designs, and enchanting purses with silver chains, gold linings, and looped fringe.
Marilyn Green, Carole Cree, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HANDBAGS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term handbags is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Millionaires, non-league and a bout of handbags
Goalie Culkin shouted to the fans: “That's embarrassing - just handbags, that. Bring back the 80s” he added punching one glove into another. «Sheffield Telegraph, Jul 15»
2
Phoenix designer will release new line of leather handbags after …
At the conclusion of the campaign on July 16, Boonlorn will send out leather and cowhide handbags to many of the campaign backers from her ... «azcentral.com, Jul 15»
3
Move Over Gucci; Laser Cut Handbags Are a Thing
What happens when you want to make a custom handbag with some handy tech features, and have access to a nice laser cutter? You end up ... «Hackaday, Jul 15»
4
Arab Women Get Most Pleasure From Buying Handbags
What makes Gulf women happiest? Family of course, but handbags come a very close second. According to new research, for most Middle ... «Jewish Business News, Jul 15»
5
Thieves steal 85 handbags worth £30000 in raid on shop in Edinburgh
A total of 85 handbags with a value of up to £30,000 were stolen. The thieves made off in a silver car after the raid. Detective constable Sheila ... «stv.tv, Jul 15»
6
Easter Seals previews handbags slated for 'Perfect Pair' auction
The designer handbags, shoes and accessories are arriving and will be ready for “The Perfect Pair” evening of couture with compassion! «Monitor, Jul 15»
7
David Suchet as Lady Bracknell? It's handbags at dawn in The …
Ever wondered what Poirot would look like in drag? Now's your chance to find out. Although by no means the first man to play Lady Bracknell, ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
8
Video shows two women taking handbags from Natick store
NATICK. Mass. —Natick Police released video of what they describe as two women working together to remove handbags from a local store. «WCVB Boston, Jul 15»
9
Police: Video shows two women taking handbags from store
... females who they say worked together remove items from a store. A variety of Michael Kors and Dooney and Bourke handbags were taken. «WCVB Boston, Jul 15»
10
Scooters, handbags and a pocket outdoor blanket: All Good Things
Speaking of handbags, the Willow Weekender from new London-based leather brand CRU is practical and handsome – ideal for short breaks. «The Independent, Jul 15»

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