What is "purse" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "purse": a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

Noun

Pronunciation in UK: /pɜː(ɹ)s/

Meaning of "purse": contract one's lips into a rounded shape

Verb

Pronunciation in UK: /pɜː(ɹ)s/

Meaning of "purse": a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse

Noun

Pronunciation in UK: /pɜː(ɹ)s/

Meaning of "purse": gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

Verb

Pronunciation in UK: /pɜː(ɹ)s/

Meaning of "purse": a small bag for carrying money

Noun

Pronunciation in UK: /pɜː(ɹ)s/

Meaning of "purse": a sum of money offered as a prize

Noun

Pronunciation in UK: /pɜː(ɹ)s/

Synonyms:

pocketbook, pocket, wallet, bag, handbag, pouch, poke, hide, leather, clutch, frame, sack, receptacle, bursa, carryall, lizard, moneybag, billfold, reticule, money, reward, prize, gift, wealth, wherewithal, means, funds, stake, present, treasury, resources, exchequer, coffers, pucker, tighten, cockle, ruffle, contract, crease, close, wrinkle, knit,

Antonyms:

loss, penalty, punishment, debt, loss, release, smooth, open,