purses

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

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Recent Examples of purses Small clutch purses and fanny packs that are 6 by 9 inches or smaller do not need to be clear, but can have no more than one pocket. Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 Celebrities had their sandals on and designer purses in hand on Friday. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 July 2026 Shoppers can also buy accessories like hair clips, socks and shoes, in addition to larger ticket items such as travel luggage and purses. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 24 July 2026 The brand’s collection of clear purses ranges from traditional crossbody and belt bags to totes and handbags, with several decked out in fun fringe for a festival aesthetic like no other. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026 Women leave their purses unguarded and the envelopes not attached to presents on the gift table typically have cash in them. Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Small books might be kept in jacket pockets and purses to be read at any moment during the day. Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 With summer travel in full swing, now’s the perfect time to swap bulky purses for a lightweight crossbody that keeps your everyday essentials close at hand. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 These charming pieces include spacious totes that can also serve as a personal item when flying, chic crossbody bags, and statement-making purses like this seashell bag. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purses
Noun
  • For a relatively small fee, someone meets you at the aircraft, carries your bags, escorts you through customs in just a few minutes, helps collect your luggage, and takes you directly to your transportation.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Goodie bags alone can cost more than the entire party budget of decades past.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • The Miner Incentive Is Different If Bitcoin payments grow, the most obvious beneficiaries are wallets, processors, and exchanges.
    Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Scammers claiming to belong to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard have also tricked shipping firms into sending hefty payments to their cryptocurrency wallets in exchange for safe passage.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 27 July 2026

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“Purses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purses. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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