Thesaurus results for PURSE

purse

noun

ˈpərs

Definition of purse next

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 All bags and purses will be checked at these entrances. —

Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 For a pop of color, the model added a slouchy leopard-print purse. —

Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 Power of the purse But perhaps the most powerful tool that Congress has is its power of the purse, outlined in Article 1 of the Constitution. —

Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026 This year those signature events have $20 million purses. —

Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for purse

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Noun

The set includes eight bean bags, four red and four blue, and a travel case.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Small cloth jewelry bags or jewelry boxes are a good option, as are tiny cleaning cloths.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026