Definition of wallet
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: a bag for carrying miscellaneous articles while traveling
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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 of wallet from the Web
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This 18-in-one tool allows the handyman on your list to carry his toolbox in his wallet.
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That’s a ridiculous idea that would only serve to hurt non-major programs and conferences, in their wallets most of all.
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Beauty-product hoarding affects more than your wallet.
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All in all, Habit Burger pumps out decent burgers that won’t put too big of a dent in your wallet.
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Energy bills can soar during the summer due to the Houston heat, but Reliant Energy has some tips that should help conserve energy and keep more money in your wallet.
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Users who only have Visa cards in their wallet are left dealing with long lines at train station ticket counters and limited means of paying for purchases.
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If your mom is a reader and hasn’t yet hopped aboard the ebook bandwagon, the Kindle Paperwhite should be more than pleasant enough for her without searing a hole in your wallet.
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Fitbit also launched Fitbit Pay, a digital wallet, last year with the Ionic.
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Origin and Etymology of wallet
Middle English walet
NEW! Time Traveler
First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearwallet Synonyms
Synonyms
carry-on, carryall, grip, handbag, portmanteau, suitcase, traveling bag;
Related Words
overnight bag (also overnight case);
backpack, haversack, knapsack, packsack, rucksack;
WALLET Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of wallet for English Language Learners
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: a small folding case that holds paper money, credit cards, etc.
WALLET Defined for Kids
Definition of wallet for Students
: a small flat case for carrying paper money and personal papers
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