wallet

noun

wal·​let ˈwä-lət How to pronounce wallet (audio)
1
: a bag for carrying miscellaneous articles while traveling
2
a
: a folding pocketbook with compartments for personal papers and usually unfolded paper money
also : billfold
b
: a container that resembles a money wallet: such as
(1)
: a usually flexible folding case fitted for carrying specific items (such as tools or fishing flies)
3
: resources, funds
a shopping mall that seems to swallow your walletKaren Wright

Examples of wallet in a Sentence

She paid the bill and tucked her wallet back into her pocket. He pulled a few bills out of his wallet.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English walet

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wallet was in the 14th century

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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wallet. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

wallet

noun
wal·​let ˈwäl-ət How to pronounce wallet (audio)
1
: a bag or sack for carrying things on a journey
2
: a small flat folding pocketbook with compartments (as for coins, paper money, and cards)
also : billfold

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