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carrier bag

(UK) A bag made of thin polythene or paper, generally used for carrying groceries or other purchased items.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK) A bag made of thin polythene or paper, generally used for carrying groceries or other purchased items.

For parents

Carrier bag means: A bag made of thin polythene or paper, generally used for carrying groceries or other purchased items.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

carrier bag means: A bag made of thin polythene or paper, generally used for carrying groceries or other purchased items.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “One of Simeone's staff has got an Aldi carrier bag under their seat. A wander down the mystery aisle to prepare for a European semi final is an interesting idea”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Kim Kardashian flicking a fag into an ashtray as she sells raffle tickets. Ed Sheeran walking round shirtless selling bottles of boxless aftershave out of a Lidl carrier bag”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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Carrier bag means: A bag made of thin polythene or paper, generally used for carrying groceries or other purchased items.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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