Cool MateMeaning of Purse
A bag used by people, especially women, to carry personal items.
In simple words: A small bag to carry money and personal items.
Purse in a sentence
- She took her purse out to pay for the groceries.
- His purse was missing after the concert.
- The stylish purse complemented her outfit nicely.
How to use Purse
Used in everyday conversation. More common in women's contexts; less so for men. In American English, 'purse' may also refer to larger bags.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'purse' — imagine putting all your money in a bag to 'purse' it.
Related words
Collocations with Purse
- designer purse
- leather purse
- small purse
- fashion purse
- colorful purse
Common mistakes with Purse
- Confused with 'wallet', which is smaller and typically used for money only.
- Incorrectly used as a verb; 'purse' can mean to pucker lips but is not commonly used.
Purse appears in
Purse in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
محفظة
حقيبة صغيرة لحمل المال والأغراض الشخصية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পার্স
টাকা ও ব্যক্তিগত জিনিসপত্র রাখার একটি ছোট ব্যাগ।
- GermanDeutsch
Geldbörse, Handtasche
Eine kleine Tasche für Geld und persönliche Sachen.
- SpanishEspañol
Bolso
Un bolso pequeño para llevar dinero y objetos personales.
- Persianفارسی
کیف دستی
کیف کوچکی برای حمل پول و وسایل شخصی.
- FrenchFrançais
Sac à main
Un petit sac pour transporter de l'argent et des affaires personnelles.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पर्स
पैसे और निजी सामान रखने के लिए एक छोटी थैली।
- ItalianItaliano
Portafoglio, Borsetta
Una piccola borsa per portare soldi e oggetti personali.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Carteira, Bolsa
Uma bolsinha para carregar dinheiro e coisas pessoais.
- RussianРусский
Кошелек, Сумка
Небольшая сумка для ношения денег и личных вещей.
- Urduاردو
پرس
پیسے اور ذاتی چیزیں رکھنے کے لیے ایک چھوٹی تھیلی۔
- Chinese中文
钱包
用来装钱和个人物品的小包。
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Frequently asked questions about Purse
What does Purse mean?
A small bag to carry money and personal items.
What is the definition of Purse?
A bag used by people, especially women, to carry personal items.
How do you use Purse in a sentence?
She took her purse out to pay for the groceries.
Can you give another example of Purse?
His purse was missing after the concert.
What are synonyms for Purse?
Common alternatives include handbag, satchel, bag, clutch, tote.
What is the opposite of Purse?
Opposite meanings include pocket, wallet.
What words go with Purse?
It commonly pairs with designer purse, leather purse, small purse, fashion purse, colorful purse.
What are common mistakes when using Purse?
Confused with 'wallet', which is smaller and typically used for money only. Incorrectly used as a verb; 'purse' can mean to pucker lips but is not commonly used.
How do you pronounce Purse?
US: //pɝːs//, UK: //pɜːs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Purse?
Used in everyday conversation. More common in women's contexts; less so for men. In American English, 'purse' may also refer to larger bags.