What does "carrier bag" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "carrier bag"?

Common synonyms include: paper bag, poke, sack.

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Noun

1
A bag made of thin polythene or paper, generally used for carrying groceries or other purchased items. UK
"“Something for everybody!” Gerald Fedden said, striding into the kitchen with a rattling brown-paper carrier bag."
2
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases wordnet

"“Something for everybody!” Gerald Fedden said, striding into the kitchen with a rattling brown-paper carrier bag."