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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The greatness of her accessory boils down to its size, which wasn’t as Mary Poppins-esque as a tote bag or as squished as a tiny wallet purse.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
These are places where the drinks aren’t too hard on the wallet, the decor is nondescript, and there’s plenty of camaraderie and/or neighborhood feel to match.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Completing the collection, the Delta Slingbag ($3,400) can be worn across the chest or over the shoulder and has a large zipped compartment for your wallet, keys, and phone.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
The shutdown is hitting Americans’ wallets, with millions of lower earners’ food stamps cut or delayed, and campaigners warning of widespread food insecurity.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
These are places where the drinks aren’t too hard on the wallet, the decor is nondescript, and there’s plenty of camaraderie and/or neighborhood feel to match.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Completing the collection, the Delta Slingbag ($3,400) can be worn across the chest or over the shoulder and has a large zipped compartment for your wallet, keys, and phone.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
The shutdown is hitting Americans’ wallets, with millions of lower earners’ food stamps cut or delayed, and campaigners warning of widespread food insecurity.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 6 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 10 Nov. 2025.
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