Purse (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. handbag (def. 1).
  2. a small bag, pouch, or case for carrying money.
  3. anything resembling a purse in appearance, use, etc.
  4. a sum of money offered as a prize or reward.
  5. a sum of money collected as a present or the like.
  6. money, resources, or wealth.
verb (used with object), pursed, purs·ing.
  1. to contract into folds or wrinkles; pucker: to purse one's lips.
  2. to put into a purse.
noun
  1. a small bag or pouch, often made of soft leather, for carrying money, esp coins
  2. a woman's handbag
  3. anything resembling a small bag or pouch in form or function
  4. wealth; funds
  5. a sum of money that is offered, esp as a prize
verb
  1. to contract (the mouth, lips, etc) into a small rounded shape
Purse (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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