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)
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
When he was later jailed on unrelated matters, Menzies had Hunsaker’s wallet and several other items that belonged to her.
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Both Norton and Bitdefender provide a spot to record all details about the contents of your wallet.
—PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
There are 9 wallets being mimicked, but that list could grow.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Richardson also recommended spreading funds across different wallet types and avoiding large balances in hot wallets to reduce risk without sacrificing flexibility.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 7 June 2025
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Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Both Norton and Bitdefender provide a spot to record all details about the contents of your wallet.
—PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
There are 9 wallets being mimicked, but that list could grow.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Richardson also recommended spreading funds across different wallet types and avoiding large balances in hot wallets to reduce risk without sacrificing flexibility.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 7 June 2025
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 16 Jun. 2025.
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