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nutbag

nutbag

4.2
A small bag used to carry or sell nuts
  • noun
  • /ˈnʌtˌbæɡ/
translation icon : bolsita de frutos secos
  • He always keeps a nutbag in his backpack for a healthy snack during the day.

Examples

  • She bought a crunchy nutbag of mixed almonds and cashews from the market.

  • The store offered a discount if you purchased more than one nutbag at a time.

  • I bought a nutbag filled with almonds.

  • The store sells various types of nutbags.

  • She bought a crunchy nutbag of mixed almonds and cashews from the market.

  • He always keeps a nutbag in his backpack for a healthy snack during the day.

  • The store offered a discount if you purchased more than one nutbag at a time.

Synonyms

handbag
vsnutbag
89 1.0

A small bag women carry to hold keys, phone, and money

is for small food packets sold or stored rather than personal belongings
baggie
vsnutbag
  • Informal
13 2.5

A small plastic bag used to hold food or small items

is mainly meant for packing and selling edible nuts
moneybag
vsnutbag
5 3.2

A small bag with a string for holding coins

is for packaging edible nuts rather than storing valuables or coins
carrier bag
vsnutbag
  • UK
1 1.7

A bag shops give you to carry things you buy home

is a small packet used specifically to package edible nuts for sale
tuckerbag
vsnutbag
  • Australian
9.9

A bag for carrying food used by travellers or workers in Australia

is for small retail packets of edible nuts rather than general food carrying

Surface Forms

nutbag singular
nutbags plural

Morphology

nutbag = nut + bag (transparent) = nut + bag

A straightforward compound meaning a bag containing nuts, directly derived from its components.

Etymology

Nutbag is also a plain compound of nut ('edible seed') and bag, meaning a small bag or packet for nuts. So, think of the snack you buy or carry to remember that nutbag can mean a small packet used for carrying or selling edible nuts.