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
Elegant folding design for easy storage in bags, backpacks or purses with a lightweight yet durable frame for everyday use.
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ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Chicago area Hooters locations collected 72 purses to fill with essential hygiene items in a donation drive in support of women in need and domestic violence survivors.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Our picks include dresses, tops, comfy pants, shoes, and purses, starting at $12.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
Pensioners receive the money in two small leather purses—one red one and one white one.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
These may range from purses to pieces of jewelry to winter coats and beyond.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Snag a designer-quality bag for a fraction of the cost with Quince’s rich-looking purses.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Save more than 70% on super chic designer purses, including 71% off the Emma Shoulder Bag and 70% off the cutest Quinn Mini Crossbody Bag.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Smaller clutch purses and fanny packs 6-by-9 inches or smaller do not have to be clear.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Chicago area Hooters locations collected 72 purses to fill with essential hygiene items in a donation drive in support of women in need and domestic violence survivors.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Our picks include dresses, tops, comfy pants, shoes, and purses, starting at $12.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
Pensioners receive the money in two small leather purses—one red one and one white one.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
These may range from purses to pieces of jewelry to winter coats and beyond.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Snag a designer-quality bag for a fraction of the cost with Quince’s rich-looking purses.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Save more than 70% on super chic designer purses, including 71% off the Emma Shoulder Bag and 70% off the cutest Quinn Mini Crossbody Bag.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Smaller clutch purses and fanny packs 6-by-9 inches or smaller do not have to be clear.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purses
Noun
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That’s an increase of $10 on each of the first two bags and $50 on the third.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Some appeared to be carrying remains in evidence bags before leaving around noon.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fixing the distortions that increasingly limit these benefits to the rich — and pressure middle-class families to accept ever-rising demands on their time and wallets — should be a priority for policymakers.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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Some of the crypto wallets used in these hacks were also linked to the North Korean state actors known for their involvement in WannaCry and the 2014 hack of Sony Pictures by Lazarus Group.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Purses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purses. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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