as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles with their humble belongings tucked into wallets of simple cloth, the pilgrims began their journey to one of Christendom's holiest shrines

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Recent Examples of wallet The city’s fitness scene is packed with high-end gyms, boutique studios and trendy workout spots that promise to sculpt, tone and transform — often at a price that makes your wallet sweat. Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025 For example, banks that can now offer custody solutions (holding private keys for their clients) will need digital asset wallet tech, secure key management, and on-chain analytics - all of which can be achieved through partnership within the web3 ecosystem. Amor Sexton, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 The brand prioritizes vegan formulas, recyclable packaging, and effective, skin-loving ingredients—all at a price that won’t make your wallet cry. Tira Urquhart, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025 Hackers gained control of a crypto wallet belonging to the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit, and stole almost $1.5 billion of digital tokens. Matt Burgess, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wallet

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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallet. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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