word
Purse
Purs
/ˈpɜːrs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
purse
Dictionary meaning
A container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women).
Examples
- The purse barely covered the winner's expenses.
- They made the contribution out of their own purse.
Synonyms: bag
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