clutch bag
Definition
Noun: A small, strapless handbag designed to be held in the hand, typically by women. It is often used for formal occasions and does not have a shoulder strap or handle.
Usage
A clutch bag is carried, not worn over the shoulder. It is commonly used when a woman needs a compact and elegant bag to hold essential items like a phone, keys, and makeup.
Examples
- Noun:
- She chose a sparkling silver clutch bag to complement her evening gown.
- I need to find my lipstick; it should be in my clutch bag.
Advanced Usage
- "Evening clutch": A clutch bag specifically designed for formal evening wear.
- Her beaded evening clutch was the perfect accessory for the gala.
Variants and Related Words
Clutch (noun): A common shortened form for "clutch bag."
- She forgot her clutch at the restaurant.
Miniaudière (noun): A type of hard, often ornate, box-shaped clutch bag.
- Envelope clutch (noun): A clutch bag with a fold-over flap, resembling an envelope.
Synonyms
- Pouch: A small bag, often soft and drawstring, but can be similar in function.
- Evening bag: A bag designed for formal events, which often includes clutch styles.
Related Phrases
- "Clutch your pearls" (idiom): An expression of shock or dismay, humorously referencing the dramatic gesture of grabbing a necklace. While not directly about the bag, it shares the root word "clutch" (to grasp tightly).
- Don't clutch your pearls; it's not that scandalous.
Noun
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a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
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