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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—Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
There's more and more of the travel industry taking aim at fat wallets.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Monday’s game offered yet another example of how the team that supposedly is ruining baseball is fattening the wallets of the league’s other 29 teams.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Most importantly, every feature, from AI person detection to instant mobile alerts, is included with zero monthly fees, ensuring your data stays private and your wallet stays closed.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
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Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
There's more and more of the travel industry taking aim at fat wallets.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Monday’s game offered yet another example of how the team that supposedly is ruining baseball is fattening the wallets of the league’s other 29 teams.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Most importantly, every feature, from AI person detection to instant mobile alerts, is included with zero monthly fees, ensuring your data stays private and your wallet stays closed.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 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 10 Apr. 2026.
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