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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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
Staci Large Tote Set This tote includes a detachable zip pouch to stash your lipstick and mascara, or use it as an easy-to-grab phone, wallet, and keys combo.
—Sheri Kaz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
From coffee to car insurance, inflation has hit Americans in the wallets, hard.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
Pair it with Apple’s Find My app, and never lose your suitcase, keys, or wallet again.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
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 30 Nov. 2025.
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