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Paper bag redirects here. For other uses, see Paper bag (disambiguation).
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For other uses, see Bag (disambiguation).
A bag is a container that is usually used for storing or holding something. Bags are non-rigid, normally made of paper, cloth, thin plastic or some other flexible material. A bag may have one or two handles, or none at all. A bag may be closable by a zipper, etc., or simply by folding (e.g. in the case of a paper bag). Sometimes a money bag or travel bag has a lock. Sachets are fabric bags that are filled with pot pourri and tied off with ribbons.
Bags vary from small ones, like purses (e.g. as an alternative to putting small objects in pockets of clothing) to large ones for use in traveling like a suitcase.
Cheap disposable paper bags and plastic shopping bags are very common in the retail trade as a convenience for shoppers, and are usually supplied by the shop for free or for a small fee. Customers may also take their own shopping bags to the shop.
Bag is used for purse by the British.
So a clutch bag is a type of purse.
See also
- Airbag
- Backpack
- Bag knot
- Baggage
- Burn bag
- Mathematical bag
- Messenger bag
- Plastic bag
- Paper bag problem
- Paper Bag Records
- Handbag (Purse)
- Shopping
- Sleeping bag
- Tea bag
