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
At $82, the Duet Saffiano Leather Small Crossbody is like having two medium-sized purses in one but for the price of a wallet.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
Avildsen most recently wrote and directed Queen of the Ring, which told the true story of Mildred Burke, the first female athlete to earn a million-dollar purse in professional wrestling.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Going deep in marquee tournaments, though, can be more lucrative than winning small ones due to the purse disparity.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Their office is only half-full, and the employees who did show up are too busy playing with Amanza’s purse to talk about real estate.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
Avildsen most recently wrote and directed Queen of the Ring, which told the true story of Mildred Burke, the first female athlete to earn a million-dollar purse in professional wrestling.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Going deep in marquee tournaments, though, can be more lucrative than winning small ones due to the purse disparity.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Their office is only half-full, and the employees who did show up are too busy playing with Amanza’s purse to talk about real estate.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purse
Noun
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Anything from a bag of rice to beans, anything's gonna help.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Flight attendants say to pack smart by using packing cubes and putting heavier items at the bottom of your bag.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Stash your phone, wallet, and keys in the middle zip pocket and keep your notebook, pens, and snacks in either of the two open compartments.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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These inexpensive tools prevent scammers from reading your card information through clothing, bags, or wallets.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Purse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purse. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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