1
: a bag for carrying miscellaneous articles while traveling
2
a
: a folding pocketbook with compartments for personal papers and usually unfolded paper money
also
: billfold
b
: a container that resembles a money wallet: such as
(1)
: a usually flexible folding case fitted for carrying specific items (such as tools or fishing flies)
(2)
Examples of wallet in a Sentence
She paid the bill and tucked her wallet back into her pocket.
He pulled a few bills out of his wallet.
Recent Examples on the Web
One year onsite warranty gives you a little extra security and this sale price keeps close to $790 in your wallet.
—
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
Mattson said others were involved in the scheme to empty the victim's bitcoin wallet.
—Michael R. Sisak, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
Despite its slim design, the interior holds more than meets the eye — think phone, wallet, sunglasses, keys, and then some.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 26 May 2025
The federal government is also tightening its wallet, unleashing a broad cancellation of federal funding of foreign aid and other programs, especially those that highlight diversity, equity, and inclusion.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 23 May 2025
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
Mattson said others were involved in the scheme to empty the victim's bitcoin wallet.
—Michael R. Sisak, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
Despite its slim design, the interior holds more than meets the eye — think phone, wallet, sunglasses, keys, and then some.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 26 May 2025
The federal government is also tightening its wallet, unleashing a broad cancellation of federal funding of foreign aid and other programs, especially those that highlight diversity, equity, and inclusion.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for wallet
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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wallet. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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