as in bags
a container for carrying money and small personal items
I left my purse at home, so I can't buy anything after all
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Recent Examples of purses
Linebacker Cole Christiansen’s wife, Morgan, also shared her game-day fit that included one of the clear-plastic purses the Chiefs gifted the team’s WAGs.
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Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Keep reading to shop more high-quality purses from Quince from $80.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Backpacks, purses, laptop bags, camera bags, seat cushions and fanny packs.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
There will be lunch, speakers, music and lots of purses in the silent auction.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
With a 360-degree swivel and easy open-and-close lever, this hanger makes storing hats, belts, purses and scarves simple.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Shop top deals on backpacks, purses, weekenders, and more.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Corsets, zips, transparent tees and miniature purses were mixed in with extravagant wedding ballgowns, which is what the brand is known for.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Models walked the runway with copies of The New York Times, the Financial Times and the New York Post tucked into their purses.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Keep reading to shop more high-quality purses from Quince from $80.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Backpacks, purses, laptop bags, camera bags, seat cushions and fanny packs.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
There will be lunch, speakers, music and lots of purses in the silent auction.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
With a 360-degree swivel and easy open-and-close lever, this hanger makes storing hats, belts, purses and scarves simple.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Shop top deals on backpacks, purses, weekenders, and more.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Corsets, zips, transparent tees and miniature purses were mixed in with extravagant wedding ballgowns, which is what the brand is known for.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Models walked the runway with copies of The New York Times, the Financial Times and the New York Post tucked into their purses.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purses
Noun
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No large bags, backpacks or duffle bags are allowed at the park.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her son helps clip succulents and pick pumpkins and in the past his friends have gotten involved in helping assemble the gift bags.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Don’t bring backpacks or chain wallets.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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If stock prices should sink, then high-income Americans might close their wallets.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Purses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purses. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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