purse
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /pɝːs/ · UK /pɜːs/
Forms: purses
purse means: A small bag or case used to carry money.
noun
MONEY BAGA2
A small bag or case used to carry money.
- My coins are in my purse.
- She opened her purse to pay for the bread.
- Have you seen my little leather purse?
verb
PRESS LIPS TOGETHERC1
To press your lips tightly together and push them slightly forward.
- She pursed her lips.
- He pursed his lips in disapproval.
- Purse your lips gently and breathe out slowly.
Questions about purse
What does purse mean?
A small bag or case used to carry money.
What is purse in other languages?
Türkçe: bozuk para cüzdanı · Español: monedero · Français: porte-monnaie · Deutsch: Geldbörse · Italiano: portamonete · 日本語: 小銭入れ
How do you pronounce purse?
In American English /pɝːs/; in British English /pɜːs/.
How do you use purse in a sentence?
My coins are in my purse. She opened her purse to pay for the bread.
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