1
a(1)
: a small bag for money
(2)
: a receptacle (such as a pocketbook) for carrying money and often other small objects
b
: a receptacle (such as a pouch) shaped like a purse
pursed; pursing
Examples of purse in a Sentence
Noun
a golf tournament with a million dollar purse
I left my purse at home, so I can't buy anything after all.
Verb
She pursed her lips in concentration.
His lips were tightly pursed.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
The first round of the three-day tournament will be on July 11 with a purse of $750,000 and a first-place prize of $150,000.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Reese Witherspoon recently reminded us that hands-free bags are always a smart choice by toting a brown woven crossbody, and this purse from Amazon looks so similar.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 June 2025
Last year, the USGA awarded $21.5 million in its purse, the highest among the majors.
—Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
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Noun
Many users keep it by their bedside and in their purse.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
The first round of the three-day tournament will be on July 11 with a purse of $750,000 and a first-place prize of $150,000.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Reese Witherspoon recently reminded us that hands-free bags are always a smart choice by toting a brown woven crossbody, and this purse from Amazon looks so similar.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 June 2025
Last year, the USGA awarded $21.5 million in its purse, the highest among the majors.
—Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for purse
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“Purse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purse. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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purse
1 of 2 noun1
: a small container (as a wallet) for money
especially
: a woman's pocketbook
2
: a source of supply or support
3
: a sum of money offered as a prize or present
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