Phrase guide

messenger bag

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A sack worn over one shoulder with a strap winding around the chest, traditionally used by bicycle messengers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: bandolera — sack worn over one shoulder with a strap winding around the chest
  • Chinese Cantonese: 斜孭袋 /斜𱙷袋 — sack worn over one shoulder with a strap winding around the chest
  • Chinese Mandarin: 郵差包 /邮差包 (yóuchābāo) — sack worn over one shoulder with a strap winding around the chest
  • German: Bodybag — sack worn over one shoulder with a strap winding around the chest
  • Japanese: メッセンジャーバッグ (messenjā baggu) — sack worn over one shoulder with a strap winding around the chest
  • Korean: 메신저백 (mesinjeobaek) — sack worn over one shoulder with a strap winding around the chest