bagbag /bæg/ noun 1 
a container for carrying things in► bag
a container for carrying things in► bag a soft container that you carry things in, made of paper, plastic, cloth, or leather: Dan handed me a bag of groceries. The store does not give customers plastic bags anymore, but asks customers to pay for them.
► sack a large bag made of strong material, especially cloth: The ships were carrying sacks of grain. ➔ In some parts of the U.S., paper and plastic bags are called sacks, for example bags from grocery stores: She put a sack of groceries on the table.
► backpack a bag for carrying things on your back, used especially for traveling, walking, or carrying books and other things to school: The students were putting their books in their backpacks.
► briefcase a flat bag with a handle, that business people, lawyers, etc. use for carrying papers: There are two folders in my briefcase that I need for the meeting.
► suitcase a large bag with a handle, in which you carry clothes when you travel: The suitcase has wheels so that you can pull it. ➔ You can also use bag to mean suitcase in more informal English: When we got to the airport, we had to go downstairs to pick up our bags.
2 a bag used to carry money and other things► handbag also bag a bag that women use to carry money, keys, and other things. Handbag and bag are used especially in advertising and at stores that sell these kinds of bags: The website sells suitcases and handbags. Someone stole my bag out of the car.
► purse purse means the same as handbag but sounds a little old-fashioned: I reached into my purse and pulled out my wallet.
► wallet a small flat case that you keep money and credit cards in. Both men and women use wallets: I have about $10 in my wallet. He took a credit card out of his wallet.