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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?

Similar words: coin purse, money bag

Common phrases: coin purse, leather purse, open a 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.

Similar words: round

Common phrases: purse your lips, purse one's lips

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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