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

After the fight, several items, including a purse and keys appeared to be missing from the daughter’s boyfriend’s truck, the affidavit states. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Her car, purse, identification and phone were still at the residence, the outlet reported. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

The three-pack includes green tea, citrus-sandalwood, and fragrance-free versions, and buyers say the little bottles are easy to keep in a purse or pocket. — Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

This is a weird decision, given that the purse-like sleeve is one of the most disliked features of the AirPods Max. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026