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- Dictionarypurse/pəːs/
noun
- 1. a small pouch of leather or plastic used for carrying money, typically by a woman: British "she had enough in her purse for bus fare" Similar
- 2. a handbag: North American "a young woman with a purse hanging from her elbow" Similar
verb
- 1. (with reference to the lips) pucker or contract, typically to express disapproval or irritation: "Marianne took a glance at her reflection and pursed her lips disgustedly"
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A purse is a very small bag that people, especially women, keep their money in. She reached in her purse for her money. American English : change purse / ˈtʃeɪndʒ pɜrs /
PURSE definition: 1. a small container for money, usually used by a woman: 2. a handbag 3. the total amount of money…. Learn more.
noun. ˈpərs. Synonyms of purse. 1. a (1) : a small bag for money. (2) : a receptacle (such as a pocketbook) for carrying money and often other small objects. b. : a receptacle (such as a pouch) shaped like a purse. 2. a. : resources, funds. b. : a sum of money offered as a prize or present.
Definitions of purse. noun. a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women) synonyms: bag, handbag, pocketbook. see more. noun. a small bag for carrying money. see more. noun. a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse. “he made the contribution out of his own purse ”
noun. a small bag or pouch, often made of soft leather, for carrying money, esp coins. a woman's handbag. anything resembling a small bag or pouch in form or function. wealth; funds. a sum of money that is offered, esp as a prize.
Definition of purse noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. A usually closable bag used for carrying keys, a wallet, and other personal items, especially by women; a handbag. 2. A usually closable small bag or pouch for carrying money. 3. Something that resembles a bag or pouch, such as a purse seine. 4. An available amount of money or resources: a project funded by the public purse. 5.
PURSE definition: 1. a small container for money, usually used by a woman: 2. a bag, usually carried by a woman: 3…. Learn more.
Purse definition: A usually closable bag used for carrying keys, a wallet, and other personal items, especially by women; a handbag. Dictionary Thesaurus
Definitions of 'purse'. 1. A purse is a very small bag that people keep their money in. [British] [...] 2. A purse is a small bag that people carry. [US] [...] 3. Purse is used to refer to the total amount of money that a country, family, or group has.
