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
Her phone, purse and vehicle were left at her home, according to the missing persons report.
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Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 July 2025
At Coach, maximalists (and hoarder-types) would find delight in the huge coin purse clutches slung under the arm.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 July 2025
One reason for the lack of purse growth is an absence of competition.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 July 2025
The reality star carried a clutch purse and rocked mermaid waves.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 July 2025
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Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 July 2025
At Coach, maximalists (and hoarder-types) would find delight in the huge coin purse clutches slung under the arm.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 July 2025
One reason for the lack of purse growth is an absence of competition.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 July 2025
The reality star carried a clutch purse and rocked mermaid waves.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for purse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purse
Noun
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With the new process, if a passenger was flying from LHR to Seattle, for example, with a stop first in Dallas, their bag would be checked all the way through to their final destination.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Some of these products are tiny, inexpensive, and can even fit in your golf bag pocket.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Here's how to use water wisely for the benefit of your plants, the planet, and your wallet.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
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In effect, loyalty points may travel with the user’s digital wallet, not live inside separate merchant apps.—
Darko Pavic,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Purse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purse. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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