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
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Recent Examples of purse
Siegfried, what is this, the bottom of my purse?
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Alice Burton, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
The 1-liter purse’s faux fur exterior feels cozy against the skin and is ideal for winter styling, according to Lululemon shoppers who give it a near-perfect rating.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
In the Newland Avenue incident, the robber took a woman's purse and shopping bags, and her purse had her cellphone and all her debit and credit cards, police said.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
And actually, who is not here for a chic purse that can easily hold all of your belongings, plus a laptop, a change of clothes, and a small animal of your choosing?
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
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Alice Burton, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
The 1-liter purse’s faux fur exterior feels cozy against the skin and is ideal for winter styling, according to Lululemon shoppers who give it a near-perfect rating.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
In the Newland Avenue incident, the robber took a woman's purse and shopping bags, and her purse had her cellphone and all her debit and credit cards, police said.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
And actually, who is not here for a chic purse that can easily hold all of your belongings, plus a laptop, a change of clothes, and a small animal of your choosing?
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for purse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purse
Noun
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Thinking globally and acting locally means electing people of vision, not people who couldn't find their way out of a paper bag without a lobbyist lighting their way under the table, or down the wrong path where for-profit companies rule and teachers are scapegoated for society's failures.—
SHELLEY SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Fast-forward to them being pulled over by the side of the boarding line, having to hurriedly transfer essentials between their personal item bag and their carry-on.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Whether commuting for work or running errands, Dana is a carryall with ample space for essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, and sunglasses), along with a 13-inch laptop, water bottle, makeup, portable charger, lightweight jacket, snacks, and a notebook.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Purse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purse. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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