Synonyms of purse

purse

noun

ˈpərs 

as in bag

a container for carrying money and small personal items

I left my purse at home, so I can't buy anything after all

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bag
• wallet
• pocketbook
• handbag
• pouch
• billfold
• clutch
• minaudière
• vanity
• compact
• clutch bag
• sack
• shoulder bag
• poke

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of purse

Use them on the patio to stash bug spray, sunscreen, and gardening gloves out of sight, or bring them indoors to a mudroom or entryway to organize pet leashes, shoes, purses, and other grab-and-go essentials. — Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026

Panthea takes the opportunity to bring Amanda her purse and try to bury the hatchet and, strangely, this is the only moment that Amanda really raises her voice. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

That includes canceling its season-finale Team Championship in Michigan next week and reducing its individual purse for this week’s LIV Golf Indianapolis event. — Brody Miller, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Her next memory was waking up in the hospital, with no recollection of what happened, and her phone, wallet, watch, keys, and purse were missing. — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026