purse — a small bag for carrying money, typically used by women
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small bag for carrying money, typically used by women
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɜːrs/
Example Sentences
- My mom's purse is like a magical bag - she can find anything from bandages to snacks in there!
- She pursed her lips like she had just tasted a lemon when her boyfriend suggested they split the bill.
- The thief grabbed her purse and ran, but didn't know it only contained expired coupons.
purse
NOUN[/pɜːrs/]
a small bag for carrying money, typically used by women
💡 Concept
a small bag for carrying money, typically used by women
🎵 Rhyme
The nurse finds her purse empty - what a curse!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/pɜːrs/
🇬🇧 UK/pɜːs/
🌳Etymology
Rootpurse
🎵Rhyme
nursecurseverseworse
nurse
curse
verse
worse
🔗Collocations
open one's purse
purse strings
clutch purse
purse one's lips
stolen purse
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom's purse is like a magical bag - she can find anything from bandages to snacks in there!”
😄 Fun example
“She pursed her lips like she had just tasted a lemon when her boyfriend suggested they split the bill.”
😄 Fun example
“The thief grabbed her purse and ran, but didn't know it only contained expired coupons.”
“She controls the purse strings in their household.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
wallethandbagpocketbookclutch
Antonyms
pocketvault
Related
bagmoneyfashionaccessoryleather
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