purse
purse/pərs/
noun
a small bag used especially by a woman to carry everyday personal items.
synonyms: handbag, bag, clutch bag, shoulder bag, evening bag, pochette, pocketbook, reticule, scrip
verb
(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"
synonyms: press together, compress, contract, tighten, pucker, screw up, wrinkle, pout
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5 days ago · 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) ...
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 ...
PURSE meaning: 1. a small container for money, usually used by a woman: 2. a handbag 3. the total amount of money…. Learn more.
purse · noun. a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women) · noun. a small bag for carrying money · noun. a ...
purse in American English · 1. a handbag or pocketbook · 2. a small bag, pouch, or case for carrying money · 3. anything resembling a purse in appearance, use, ...
PURSE meaning: 1 : a usually leather or cloth bag used by women for carrying money and personal things handbag; 2 : change purse.
(historical) A specific sum of money in certain countries: formerly 500 piastres in Turkey or 50 tomans in Persia.
A handbag, commonly known as a purse in North American English, is a handled medium-to-large bag used to carry personal items.
a small container for money, usually used by a woman: a leather purse mainly US (UK usually handbag) a bag carried by a woman with her money, keys, etc. inside.
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(pûrs) n. 1. A usually closable bag used for carrying keys, a wallet, and other personal items, especially by women; a handbag.