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Mia put her keys in her handbag.
What does Handbag mean?
A handbag is a small bag for carrying things.
Dictionary definition
A handbag is a small bag carried for personal items.
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Handbag in a sentence
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The handbag had a zipper pocket for coins.
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The story described a neat handbag on the chair.
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What does handbag mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to handbag?
Purse is close in meaning to handbag.
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Which word is an antonym of handbag?
Empty hands means not carrying a bag or item.
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WordHandbag.
Partnoun.
MeaningHandbag means A handbag is a small bag for carrying things.
ExampleExample: Mia put her keys in her handbag.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- hand · bag
- Strongest beat
- hand
- Ending
- bag
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hand.
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Synonyms
Words like Handbag
purseA small bag used to carry personal items.
bagA container used to carry things.
Antonyms
Opposite words
pocketA small part sewn into clothing, not a carried bag.
empty handsCarrying nothing at all.
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Handbag word family
Base word
handbag
noun
handbags
More than one handbag.
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Hint for students
A handbag is a small bag, often carried by hand or over the shoulder, for personal items.
Common mix-up
A handbag is not the same as a shopping bag. A handbag is usually a personal bag used again and again; a shopping bag often carries items from a store.
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Write one sentence that shows handbag without using the word handbag. Model sentence: She carried a small purse with her phone, keys, and wallet inside. Clue words: carried, small purse, phone, keys, wallet Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a personal bag for small items?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Mina put her wallet and keys in her handbag." Why does handbag fit better than backpack?
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