as in bag
a container for carrying money and small personal items
I left my purse at home, so I can't buy anything after all
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Recent Examples of purse
Her accessories included a brown purse thrown over her shoulder and tan gloves.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
From shoes to coats and purses, suede’s earthy look and buttery-soft feel is the fashion world’s current go-to choice for cold weather styles.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Reusable Straws with Case $12 Amazon A great stocking stuffer for a loved one who’s especially eco-conscious, these reusable silicone straws are colorful and come with compact cases that will fit in a purse (or stocking) while leaving plenty of additional room.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
If you’re blessed with a big closet, look for a larger option like this one with deeper pockets and different-size compartments to easily fit purses, winter hats, toiletries, almost anything.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
From shoes to coats and purses, suede’s earthy look and buttery-soft feel is the fashion world’s current go-to choice for cold weather styles.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Reusable Straws with Case $12 Amazon A great stocking stuffer for a loved one who’s especially eco-conscious, these reusable silicone straws are colorful and come with compact cases that will fit in a purse (or stocking) while leaving plenty of additional room.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
If you’re blessed with a big closet, look for a larger option like this one with deeper pockets and different-size compartments to easily fit purses, winter hats, toiletries, almost anything.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for purse
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“Purse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purse. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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