purse (Meaning)

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purse (n)

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse

a small bag for carrying money

a sum of money offered as a prize

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purse (v)

contract one's lips into a rounded shape

gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

purse Sentence Examples

  1. She reached into her purse to grab her keys.
  2. After paying for groceries, she returned her wallet to her purse.
  3. The thief snatched her purse and ran down the street.
  4. She rummaged through her purse, searching for her phone.
  5. Her purse contained everything she needed for the day: makeup, wallet, and a notebook.
  6. As she walked, she clutched her purse tightly to her side.
  7. She felt a sense of relief when she found her missing earring at the bottom of her purse.
  8. The purse she received as a birthday gift was made of genuine leather.
  9. With a sigh of frustration, she realized she had left her purse at home.
  10. Before leaving the restaurant, she made sure to tip the waiter and grab her purse from the chair.

FAQs About the word purse

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women), a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse, a

bag, wallet, handbag,pocketbook, clutch bag,pouch, minaudiere, compact, vanity, clutch

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She reached into her purse to grab her keys.

After paying for groceries, she returned her wallet to her purse.

The thief snatched her purse and ran down the street.

She rummaged through her purse, searching for her phone.