as in bags
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 purses
The look is unapologetically maximalist, featuring rhinestones, glossy lips, spiky hair, and metallic purses.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
These are tournaments with purses of $20 million that award 700 FedEx Cup points to the winner.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Use a hanging or over-the-door storage option for bags and purses.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
They were ordered to leave everything, even their purses, inside the vehicle, according to a witness.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The nonprofit organization is accepting donations of dishes, glassware, fine china, jewelry, purses, wallets, household items, figurines, holiday and decorative items that will then be displayed and available for purchase.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The innovative lineup features purses with knotted rope details, a bag shaped like a sailor collar and a laptop bag with magnetic closures that transforms into a pouch for evening.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Bobino Anti-theft Zipper Clip 2-pack This lightweight zipper clip can keep luggage, backpacks, purses, and other bags safe when traveling and protect your belongings from pickpockets.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Apple AirTag Avoid the stress of misplacing essentials like car keys, wallets, and purses with an Apple AirTag.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
These are tournaments with purses of $20 million that award 700 FedEx Cup points to the winner.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Use a hanging or over-the-door storage option for bags and purses.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
They were ordered to leave everything, even their purses, inside the vehicle, according to a witness.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The nonprofit organization is accepting donations of dishes, glassware, fine china, jewelry, purses, wallets, household items, figurines, holiday and decorative items that will then be displayed and available for purchase.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The innovative lineup features purses with knotted rope details, a bag shaped like a sailor collar and a laptop bag with magnetic closures that transforms into a pouch for evening.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Bobino Anti-theft Zipper Clip 2-pack This lightweight zipper clip can keep luggage, backpacks, purses, and other bags safe when traveling and protect your belongings from pickpockets.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Apple AirTag Avoid the stress of misplacing essentials like car keys, wallets, and purses with an Apple AirTag.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purses
Noun
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With the help of vacuum bags, one traveler fit two pairs of jeans, two pairs of joggers, two jackets, socks and underwear, Nike slides, four shirts, and toiletries.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Interior-design firms are touting their ability to build restaurants around delivery, with bike parking, clear signage, dedicated entrances, wallfuls of cubbies to shove bags into—essentially trying to cram two experiences into a building that used to house one.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since 2021, Apple AirTags have been helping customers locate their lost keys, wallets, cars, and even beloved pets.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Don’t bring backpacks or chain wallets.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Purses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purses. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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