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)
(2)
4
a
: an app or app feature for a mobile device or web browser that digitally stores a user's important information (such as credit cards, driver's license, or event tickets)
Digital wallets can store multiple payment methods, credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, and airline tickets on there.—
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b
: an application or device used to store and manage cryptocurrency
… hardware wallets and software wallets, that help to restrict access to your cryptocurrency and can be accessed using a password …—USA Today
USA TodayExamples 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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In some cases, wallets and any identification documents inside were turned to ash.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Inside the wallet was a Vietnamese identification card, prompting Berman to begin searching for the owner.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Three or four masked individuals wearing dark clothing then allegedly entered the unit with handguns and demanded wallets and purses from the juveniles, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
Neutral black and tan bags are timeless wardrobe staples that look put-together while keeping your phone, wallet, and laptop organized.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
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John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Inside the wallet was a Vietnamese identification card, prompting Berman to begin searching for the owner.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Three or four masked individuals wearing dark clothing then allegedly entered the unit with handguns and demanded wallets and purses from the juveniles, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
Neutral black and tan bags are timeless wardrobe staples that look put-together while keeping your phone, wallet, and laptop organized.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wallet
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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wallet. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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