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)
(2)
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 wallets can store multiple payment methods, credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, and airline tickets on there.—
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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
USA TodayExamples 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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Card Case Speaking of only keeping the essentials on hand, this ultra-thin card case is an excellent replacement for a bulky, overstuffed wallet when traveling.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
The brand offers dozens of high-quality sheets in cozy, breathable fabrics at wallet-friendly prices.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
This oversized bag is roomy enough to store your laptop, book, water bottle, and wallet.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Chong Wen, a 33-year-old who works at a local bank in Guangzhou, recently purchased several items from Louis Vuitton, including a classic Neverfull for her mother-in-law and a monogrammed wallet for her husband.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
The brand offers dozens of high-quality sheets in cozy, breathable fabrics at wallet-friendly prices.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
This oversized bag is roomy enough to store your laptop, book, water bottle, and wallet.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Chong Wen, a 33-year-old who works at a local bank in Guangzhou, recently purchased several items from Louis Vuitton, including a classic Neverfull for her mother-in-law and a monogrammed wallet for her husband.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wallet. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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