as in bag
a container for carrying money and small personal items
I left my purse at home, so I can't buy anything after all
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Recent Examples of purse
Noem having $3,000 in cash in her purse sparked some questions.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Noem’s purse contained about $3,000 in cash, her driver’s license, her DHS access badge, and more, the outlet reported, citing the source.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
And then my mom has a picture of her purse with a red pepper in it.
—Andrew Goldman, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Add simple gold hoops, block sandals and a straw purse to complete the look!
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Noem’s purse contained about $3,000 in cash, her driver’s license, her DHS access badge, and more, the outlet reported, citing the source.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
And then my mom has a picture of her purse with a red pepper in it.
—Andrew Goldman, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Add simple gold hoops, block sandals and a straw purse to complete the look!
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for purse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purse
Noun
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However, he was chased back to the second base bag.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Fill the bag with equal parts warm water and white vinegar.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Treating yourself to a new pair of sneakers doesn’t have to come at the expense of your wallet.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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With Floral Print $79 Coach Outlet If Mom loves to keep things simple, this medium-sized wallet is one of the best gifts for carrying just the essentials—just a few cards and cash—in the prettiest floral print.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Purse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purse. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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