messenger bag
noun
: a rectangular bag that is large enough to carry papers, books, etc., and that usually has a wide shoulder strap and a flap that typically covers the opening and much or all of the front of the bag
Instead, the Oaklander bought a messenger bag … . After being popularized and perfected during the golden era of bike messengers, the one-strap, one-flap, over-the-shoulder bag has become ubiquitous.—
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Accessories include a messenger bag made from 100 percent Optim wool—Woolmark’s high-performance fabric engineered with fiber stretching technology to enhance wind and water resistance—plus a wool hat and scrunchie.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Instead, opt for a more secure purse like this anti-theft messenger bag, which has a zipper at the top, locking compartments, slash-resistant material, and RFID-blocking panels.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Parents can purchase up to 10 backpacks, including those that have wheels, and messenger bags.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
The messenger bag, as well as other items in the Chanel graffiti collection, were designed to resemble the worn backpacks and totes carried by young artists.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 31 July 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Instead, opt for a more secure purse like this anti-theft messenger bag, which has a zipper at the top, locking compartments, slash-resistant material, and RFID-blocking panels.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Parents can purchase up to 10 backpacks, including those that have wheels, and messenger bags.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
The messenger bag, as well as other items in the Chanel graffiti collection, were designed to resemble the worn backpacks and totes carried by young artists.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for messenger bag
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“Messenger bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/messenger%20bag. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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