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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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Paton is rolling into the offseason with diamond encrusted Walmart gift card in his wallet.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Take care of your engine and wallet by taking the time to learn what type of gas your car requires.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The company highlights everyday scenarios such as locating keys stuck between couch cushions or finding a wallet before leaving home.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wallet. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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