as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
with their humble belongings tucked into wallets of simple cloth, the pilgrims began their journey to one of Christendom's holiest shrines
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wallet
In the car, police seized a wallet containing identification, medical documentation and debit cards issued to a man named Jayden Rucker, police said.
—
Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
What’s the best deal that leaves both your stomach and your wallet satisfied?
—Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Tow truck driver Gilbert Estrada says the spike is already reshaping his workday and his wallet.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Complete the look with this silk skirt that has a subtle tulip hem and bias cut that skims the figure, a pair of Mary Janes with an elastic strap for easy movement and bow detailing, and this easy-to-carry clutch with an interior large enough for your phone, lip balm, and wallet.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wallet
Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
What’s the best deal that leaves both your stomach and your wallet satisfied?
—Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Tow truck driver Gilbert Estrada says the spike is already reshaping his workday and his wallet.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Complete the look with this silk skirt that has a subtle tulip hem and bias cut that skims the figure, a pair of Mary Janes with an elastic strap for easy movement and bow detailing, and this easy-to-carry clutch with an interior large enough for your phone, lip balm, and wallet.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wallet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallet
suitcase
Noun
-
The car was full of suitcases, and his father was sitting in the front seat, scrolling on his phone.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
-
Inside, one side of the suitcase features a zipped compartment—useful for keeping toiletries and smaller items contained safely—while the other has a robust compression system with a notably sturdy strap and weighty steel buckle.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallet. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
