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Preferred Term

bags

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Containers or receptacles of leather, cloth, paper, or other flexible material, often capable of being closed at the mouth. For ladies' bags intended to carry personal articles, use "bags (costume accessories)." For large containers of cloth or plastic for carrying, transporting, or storing produce and other items, use "sacks."

Variations

bags (containers)

bag

sacs

sac

Narrower Terms

pouches

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