Thesaurus results for PURSE

purse

noun

ˈpərs

Definition of purse

as in bag

a container for carrying money and small personal items I left my purse at home, so I can't buy anything after all

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Recent Examples of purse In a return to the original format, this year each player will start at zero dollars, making every hole’s value and growing purse clear for viewers. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 The convoluted series of events started when Huang’s expensive Louis Vuitton purse was stolen from her. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 Pair that with a top-handle purse, which Kate Middleton, a fashion icon with a knack for only the most tasteful styles, also regularly carries. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026 Invest in the trend with one of these early Prime Day purse deals that feel both classic and trend-forward. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for purse

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There were some surprises in the rankings, too, with the Fendi Spy bag seeing a 127 percent spike in average resale value amid this year’s Y2K revival.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
That same day, OpenAI security found another recording device inside an unattended bag belonging to Alfozan, alongside his identification and wallet, prosecutors said.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of bag

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In a recent report, the company detailed how an internal research model used a crypto wallet without permission to pay the fees needed to test an app on Ethereum’s Sepolia test network.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
This Mali + Lili Gail Crossbody Bag keeps everyday travel essentials—like your phone, wallet, and passport—securely by your side all day and easily accessible.

— Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of wallet

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