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
No bags of any kind are permitted, meaning no backpacks, no purses, no fanny packs.
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Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 2 July 2025
Wear it with your favorite jewelry, a cute purse, and ballet flats, if you’re headed to date night or a birthday party.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 June 2025
Use leather cleaner and conditioner to protect your leather furniture, purses, shoes, and clothing.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Coach also leaned into customization, as shoppers can buy broaches and bag charms for their purses and also create their own.
—Natalie Rice, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 2 July 2025
Wear it with your favorite jewelry, a cute purse, and ballet flats, if you’re headed to date night or a birthday party.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 June 2025
Use leather cleaner and conditioner to protect your leather furniture, purses, shoes, and clothing.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Coach also leaned into customization, as shoppers can buy broaches and bag charms for their purses and also create their own.
—Natalie Rice, CNBC, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for purse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purse
Noun
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Fisher updated this guide to the best affordable bag brands for 2025 with new bag styles, new purse brands, and emerging trends in the designer fashion market.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Some pretty wild things are going on over in the accessories department, where high-summer necessities like raffia bags and sleek sunglasses are up to 40% off.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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These features are basically impossible to replicate in the traditional banking system, but a company like Coinbase (COIN) enables smart contract interactions directly through its wallet and app.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Lower deficit, higher costs Trump in April acknowledged that tariffs may hit consumers’ wallets.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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“Purse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purse. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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