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

If so, could that increase the purses for those events and help the professionals in our sport actually make a living? — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026

Designers across the fashion capitals sent models down the catwalk carrying purses by one or two short straps, putting the handheld style firmly back in the spotlight. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

When the purses are real and the day carries prestige, those decisions tip our way. — Tk Kuegler, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026

Police said the individuals approached diners and placed flyers or newspapers over their wallets, purses or cellphones while engaging them in conversation. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

But the strength of the category led analysts to worry that the company might be too dependent on the continuing appetite for purses. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

The purses piled up at the Cook County Clerk's Office on Thursday were collected by employees from for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

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