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 This is the perfect everyday sweater to toss in your purse for chilly office air, or in your personal item bag for when the plane’s cabin air gets cold. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026 Inside were her cell phone, purse, medication, and a note instructing her mother what to do with the vehicle and all her belongings. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Stylist Laura Gregory shared with me that bowling-style bags are a big trend this year, and this satchel style from Donna Karan reminds me of a vintage bowling bag purse. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026 In December 2025, SAPD property crimes Detective Nathan Zachary recommended using a drive-through when possible and concealing cash in a purse or nondescript bag rather than carrying it in a bank envelope. — Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for purse

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For example, a cynical fox character follows Hawke in the snow; little mice steal Sink’s Prada shoes; a snow lynx goes after Haoyu’s Prada bag while rabbits and bats play with Ford’s leather accessories.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
In addition to the lighter candy bags, exorbitant candy prices could also prompt the resurgence of apples and toothbrushes (seriously) as treats, or tiny trinkets instead of candy.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of bag

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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
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

Definition of wallet

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