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
Bobino Anti-theft Zipper Clip 2-pack This lightweight zipper clip can keep luggage, backpacks, purses, and other bags safe when traveling and protect your belongings from pickpockets.
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Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Apple AirTag Avoid the stress of misplacing essentials like car keys, wallets, and purses with an Apple AirTag.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
There are a thousand or so sanctioned rodeos every year around the country—the pro kind can offer million-dollar purses—but there are also many more smaller rodeos held every week on family ranches, 4-H fairgrounds, or tribal land.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Look for a small one with an open design, like this one made of bamboo, to hang hats, satchels, and purses.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Linebacker Cole Christiansen’s wife, Morgan, also shared her game-day fit that included one of the clear-plastic purses the Chiefs gifted the team’s WAGs.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Backpacks, purses, laptop bags, camera bags, seat cushions and fanny packs.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
There will be lunch, speakers, music and lots of purses in the silent auction.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
With a 360-degree swivel and easy open-and-close lever, this hanger makes storing hats, belts, purses and scarves simple.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Apple AirTag Avoid the stress of misplacing essentials like car keys, wallets, and purses with an Apple AirTag.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
There are a thousand or so sanctioned rodeos every year around the country—the pro kind can offer million-dollar purses—but there are also many more smaller rodeos held every week on family ranches, 4-H fairgrounds, or tribal land.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Look for a small one with an open design, like this one made of bamboo, to hang hats, satchels, and purses.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Linebacker Cole Christiansen’s wife, Morgan, also shared her game-day fit that included one of the clear-plastic purses the Chiefs gifted the team’s WAGs.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Backpacks, purses, laptop bags, camera bags, seat cushions and fanny packs.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
There will be lunch, speakers, music and lots of purses in the silent auction.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
With a 360-degree swivel and easy open-and-close lever, this hanger makes storing hats, belts, purses and scarves simple.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purses
Noun
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That, in addition to the eight 360-degree wheels on each suitcase, makes these bags easy to get around the airport and your destination.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The set comes with bags for cosmetics, accessories, underwear, and even laundry.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jaguar Land Rover owners could feel the pinch from service issues in their wallets.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Purses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purses. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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