busta

Definitions of busta
  1. noun
    a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
    synonyms: bustina
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    type of:
    contenitore
    any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
  2. noun
    a flexible container with a single opening
    synonyms: borsa, sacca, sacco
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    bisaccia, tascapane
    a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
    totalizzatore
    a capacious bag or basket
    bustina
    the bag containing the gas in a balloon
    marsupio
    a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
    portamonete
    a small bag for carrying money
    bustina
    a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest
    sacchetto
    a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
    type of:
    contenitore
    any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
  3. noun
    a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
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    type of:
    borsetta, portamonete
    a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
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