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)
4
a
: an app or app feature for a mobile device or web browser that digitally stores a user's important information (such as credit cards, driver's license, or event tickets)
Digital wallets can store multiple payment methods, credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, and airline tickets on there.—
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b
: an application or device used to store and manage cryptocurrency
… hardware wallets and software wallets, that help to restrict access to your cryptocurrency and can be accessed using a password …—USA Today
USA TodayExamples 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.
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—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
For those who want to eat well without making a dent in their wallets, the city was also rated the most affordable for eating out among the 20 food cities on the list.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Birkenstocks are a tried-and-true East Coast staple, and this similar style is a wallet-friendly alternative to the popular footwear.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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—ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
For those who want to eat well without making a dent in their wallets, the city was also rated the most affordable for eating out among the 20 food cities on the list.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Birkenstocks are a tried-and-true East Coast staple, and this similar style is a wallet-friendly alternative to the popular footwear.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The HydroBag features water resistant pockets for large phones, keys, lipstick, wallet and more, plus slots for credit cards.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wallet
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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wallet. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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