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

Second, purses have to be way down, with just a $250-$300 million investment. — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

The gifts included jewelry totaling over $1,000 in value, designer purses, guns and shoes. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Rather than sacrificing valuable suitcase space to bring separate purses for sightseeing, dinner, and more, a versatile crossbody that can seamlessly transition from day to night is often the smarter choice. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

Neatly displayed throughout the store are coin purses, perfume bottles, handheld mirrors, bangles, shoes, pillows, scarves and other gems. — New York Times, 31 July 2026

Aside from Sawgrass Mills, which strictly enforces its service-dogs-only policy, the other Simon malls welcome small dogs so long as they are contained in purses, bags or strollers. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Tournament purses and the number of annual events could also be reduced as LIV attempts to build a more sustainable operation around media rights, sponsorships and its 13 team franchises. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

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