tote bag

noun

an open handbag or shopping bag used especially for carrying packages or small items.

Also called tote.

Origin

1895-1900, Americanism

Examples from the web for tote bag

The suspect concealed the merchandise in a large tote bag and walked out of the store without paying for the merchandise.
The first hundred people to do so can claim a free tote bag at the concession stand.
If you're going for only one night, bring along a smaller tote bag and a briefcase.
Store the propane lantern and the unattached propane cylinder in a box, milk crate, tote bag or other storage container.
Bring the cute shoes in a tote bag, then change and put the boots in the bag for the duration of the event.
Bring along sealable plastic bags to store wet items and an extra tote bag for souvenirs.
Always bring an empty tote bag for carrying home souvenirs and other mementos.
He insisted that he could account for every odd tote bag, duffel and valise.
The armrest flips up, providing better access to an open floor console that's a perfect place for a purse, briefcase or tote bag.
Take a reusable tote bag with you on shopping trips.

British Dictionary definitions for tote bag

noun

a large roomy handbag or shopping bag