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 purse purse /ˈpɝːs/

noun

  1. () A container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)  ( pocketbook , bag , handbag , purse )
    a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
     She reached into her bag and found a comb
    she reached into her bag and found a comb
  2. () A small bag for carrying money  ( purse )
    a small bag for carrying money
     She searched her purse, hoping to find her lost earring.
    She searched her purse, hoping to find her lost earring.
  3. () A sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse  ( purse )
    a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse
     He made the contribution out of his own purse
    he made the contribution out of his own purse
     He and his wife shared a common purse
    he and his wife shared a common purse
  4. A sum of money offered as a prize  ( purse )
    a sum of money offered as a prize
     The purse barely covered the winner's expenses
    the purse barely covered the winner's expenses

verb

  1. () Contract one's lips into a rounded shape  ( purse )
    contract one's lips into a rounded shape
  2. Gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker  ( purse , wrinkle )
    gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
     Purse ones's lips
    purse ones's lips