plural wallets
Synonyms of walletnext
1
: a bag for carrying miscellaneous articles while traveling
2
a
: a folding pocketbook with compartments for personal papers and usually unfolded paper money
also : billfold
b
: a container that resembles a money wallet: such as
(1)
: a usually flexible folding case fitted for carrying specific items (such as tools or fishing flies)
3
: resources, funds
… a shopping mall that seems to swallow your wallet.—Karen Wright
4
a
: an app or app feature for a mobile device or web browser that digitally stores a user's important information (such as credit cards, driver's license, or event tickets) : digital wallet
b
: an application or device used to store and manage cryptocurrency
… hardware wallets and software wallets, that help to restrict access to your cryptocurrency and can be accessed using a password …—USA Today

Examples of wallet in a Sentence

She paid the bill and tucked her wallet back into her pocket. He pulled a few bills out of his wallet.
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But as critical as donor funding is, those who are providing the funds believe their wallets are not the path for sustainable BYU excellence. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Police said the individuals approached diners and placed flyers or newspapers over their wallets, purses or cellphones while engaging them in conversation. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Jacob Schwarz directed the story of a biker gang pursuing a mysterious rider who killed a cartel leader and stole his crypto wallet. — William Earl, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 Anyone aiming to boost their protein intake in the Gulf has likely felt the pinch in their wallet lately. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wallet

Word History

Etymology

Middle English walet

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wallet was in the 14th century

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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wallet. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

1
: a bag or sack for carrying things on a journey
2
: a small flat folding pocketbook with compartments (as for coins, paper money, and cards)
also : billfold
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