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/
Korean meaning: 돈을 넣어 다니는 작은 가방, 지갑
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**스
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
a small bag for carrying money, typically used by women
The nurse finds her purse empty - what a curse!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 영어 'purse'에서 유래하였고, 이는 라틴어 'bursa'(가죽 주머니)에서 나왔습니다. 원래는 동전을 담는 가죽 주머니를 의미했는데, 시간이 지나면서 여성용 핸드백의 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“She controls the purse strings in their household.”
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