1
: a bag for carrying miscellaneous articles while traveling
2
a
: a folding pocketbook with compartments for personal papers and usually unfolded paper money
also
: billfold
b
: a container that resembles a money wallet: such as
(1)
: a usually flexible folding case fitted for carrying specific items (such as tools or fishing flies)
(2)
Synonyms
Examples of wallet in a Sentence
She paid the bill and tucked her wallet back into her pocket.
He pulled a few bills out of his wallet.
Recent Examples on the Web
Crump said a wallet in the front pocket of Wade's jeans contained his state identification card with his home address, along with his credit card and health insurance card.
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Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Medterra Sleep Tight Gummies Medterra’s products are all made based on the latest scientific research, and their philosophy is that outstanding CBD does not have to drain your wallet.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The Justice Department’s criticism of Apple Wallet centers on how Apple gives only its app access to the iPhone’s payment chip, preventing competing wallet services from using that chip to make payments.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Both deserve a true miracle, which would be this owner opening up his wallet.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
The Mark by Jean-George may dent your wallet, but this really is dining out New York-style at a very high level.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Apple currently restricts outside developers from creating their own digital wallets.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
The roomy interior is large enough to fit a 13-inch laptop, while there’s also a detachable zippered wristlet for your phone, wallet, and keys.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
There’s one main compartment with two interior pockets to corral your travel essentials like your hotel key, wallet, and mascara.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Medterra Sleep Tight Gummies Medterra’s products are all made based on the latest scientific research, and their philosophy is that outstanding CBD does not have to drain your wallet.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The Justice Department’s criticism of Apple Wallet centers on how Apple gives only its app access to the iPhone’s payment chip, preventing competing wallet services from using that chip to make payments.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Both deserve a true miracle, which would be this owner opening up his wallet.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
The Mark by Jean-George may dent your wallet, but this really is dining out New York-style at a very high level.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Apple currently restricts outside developers from creating their own digital wallets.
—J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
The roomy interior is large enough to fit a 13-inch laptop, while there’s also a detachable zippered wristlet for your phone, wallet, and keys.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024
There’s one main compartment with two interior pockets to corral your travel essentials like your hotel key, wallet, and mascara.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wallet. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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