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)
Synonyms
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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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Relying on a digital translation device will save your phone’s juice for performing other vital travel tasks like navigation, accessing your mobile wallet, or taking photos.
—Séamus Bellamy, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could put a dent in your wallet.
—Evan Moore and, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
Degree Men's Whole-Body Deodorant Degree Men's Whole Body Deodorant spray provides up to 72 hours of odor protection without breaking your wallet.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wallet. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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