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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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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.
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.
PURSE definition: 1. a small container for money, usually used by a woman: 2. a bag, usually carried by a woman: 3…. Learn more.
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 /
n. 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.
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 ”
Purse definition: A usually closable bag used for carrying keys, a wallet, and other personal items, especially by women; a handbag. Dictionary Thesaurus
Definition of purse noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Sep 27, 2024 · purse (third-person singular simple present purses, present participle pursing, simple past and past participle pursed) Two people with pursed lips. (transitive) To press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude. To draw up or contract into folds or wrinkles; to pucker; to knit. To put into a purse.
