1. a small bag carried by hand or over the shoulder, typically by women, for holding personal items

Examples

• She reached into her handbag to find her keys.
• The designer handbag was displayed in the store window.
• I always carry tissues in my handbag.
• Her handbag matched her shoes perfectly.
• The thief grabbed the woman’s handbag and ran.
• She bought a new leather handbag for the interview.