Purse — synonyms, definition

1. purse (Noun)

19 synonyms

bag bank billfold container funds handbag jackpot kitty pocketbook pool pot pouch receptacle reserves sack satchel stake tote winnings

4 definitions

purse (Noun) — A container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women). ex. "she reached into her purse and found a comb"

purse (Noun) — A sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse. ex. "he made the contribution out of his own purse" ex. "he and his wife shared a common purse"

purse (Noun) — A small bag for carrying money.

purse (Noun) — A sum of money offered as a prize. ex. "the purse barely covered the winner's expenses"

6 types of

amount amount of money bag container sum sum of money

6 types

clutch clutch bag etui evening bag reticule shoulder bag

2 parts

clasp purse string

2. purse (Verb)

6 synonyms

compress contract crease pucker squeeze wrinkle

2 definitions

purse (Verb) — Contract one's lips into a rounded shape.

purse (Verb) — Gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker. ex. "purse ones's lips"

4 types of

contract round round off round out

2 types

pooch pooch out