wallet

noun

wal·​let ˈwä-lət 

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)

: folder sense 3a

3

: resources, funds

a shopping mall that seems to swallow your wallet

—Karen Wright

Synonyms

• carry-on
• carryall
• grip
• handbag
• holdall [chiefly British]
• portmanteau
• suitcase
• traveling bag

Examples 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

This simple, slim wallet from Buffway has RFID-blocking technology built in to block any cybercriminals from collecting data. —Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024

Ahead, designers, builders, and other home industry experts weigh in with some of the cheapest and most impactful kitchen transformations that won’t leave a huge dent in your wallet. —Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 12 July 2024

In 2022, the number of wallets hiding dirty stablecoins surpassed ones with dirty bitcoin. —Brady Dale, Axios, 12 July 2024

This will ultimately allow non-iOS devices to make mobile payments in-stores, and will give iPhone users the ability to use other digital wallets besides Apple Pay. —Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 11 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English walet

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wallet

• vote with your wallet

Kids Definition

wallet

noun

wal·​let ˈwäl-ət 

1

: a bag or sack for carrying things on a journey

2

: a small flat folding pocketbook with compartments (as for coins, paper money, and cards)

also : billfold