Wallet
A wallet is a small, flat case that can be used to carry such personal items as cash, credit cards, and identification documents (driver’s license, identification card, club card, etc.), photographs, transit pass, gift cards, business cards and other paper or laminated cards. Wallets are generally made of leather or fabrics, and they are usually pocket-sized but not always foldable.
Wallet (noun)
A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.
“The thief stole all the money and credit cards out of the old man’s wallet.”
Wallet (noun)
A person’s bank account or assets.
“It’s unknown if the pro running back’s recent sex scandal will hit him in the wallet or not.”
Wallet (noun)
A thick case or folder with plastic sleeves in which compact discs may be stored.
“I won an auction online for a cheap CD wallet.”
Wallet (noun)
A bag or pouch.
“He brought with him a large wallet with some provisions for the road.”
Wallet (noun)
A person’s buttocks (the area of the body nearest where one keeps one’s wallet).
“He fell down and landed on his wallet.”
Purse (noun)
A small bag for carrying money.
Purse (noun)
A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
Purse (noun)
A quantity of money given for a particular purpose.
Purse (noun)
A specific sum of money in certain countries: formerly 500 piastres in Turkey or 50 tomans in Persia.
Purse (verb)
To press (one’s lips) in and together so that they protrude.
Purse (verb)
To draw up or contract into folds or wrinkles; to pucker; to knit.
Purse (verb)
To put into a purse.
Purse (verb)
To steal purses; to rob.