Synonyms of purses

purses

noun

plural of purse

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bags
• wallets
• handbags
• pocketbooks
• pouches
• billfolds
• vanities
• clutches
• minaudières
• clutch bags
• compacts
• sacks
• shoulder bags
• pokes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of purses

The acrylic, vertical files keep purses upright and prevent them from falling over. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

The latter is a flexible, breathable hide of pigs and has been used to make products such as shoes, purses, wallets and early forms of sports equipment. — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

The killing, often deliberate, of more than twenty thousand children in Gaza injured consciences, not purses, and consciences could be managed with some ritual censuring of Benjamin Netanyahu or his proudly bigoted colleagues. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Mattresses and furniture line the walls and there are bins full of purses and shoes. — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

The defense says Bickham was touching passengers' purses, appeared intoxicated and smelled of alcohol. — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2026

This Barbie calendar comes complete with a new full-sized doll, and each day brings a new accessory or outfit addition, such as sunglasses, purses, jewelry, shoes, and more. — Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026

At these events, Susie repairs leather items, such as belts and purses, even leather vests and jackets, but usually not shoes. — Lydia Davis, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026

Don’t leave these products in purses, backpacks, bedside tables, kitchen cabinets or other places children can access. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026