tote bag

noun

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

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At the New York Film Festival, fans were able to pick their Blu-rays with a 40% discount, along with a free Polaroid shot and Criterion tote bag. Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025 Keep scrolling to shop more sweaters, skirts, flats, and tote bags inspired by Hilary Duff now. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025 The actress was recently spotted in New York City wearing an oversized button-down shirt with wide-leg pants, sandals, and a large black tote bag. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025 The classic Trader Joe’s tote bag has, in our humble opinion, always been kind of a slay. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025 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 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

tote bag

noun
: a large handbag

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