as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles with their humble belongings tucked into wallets of simple cloth, the pilgrims began their journey to one of Christendom's holiest shrines

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Recent Examples of wallet Her personal effects, including her purse and wallet, were in the home. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025 Front and back pockets hold your phone, wallet, and other small essentials. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 11 Mar. 2025 Pistola Back in 2013 there were only a few luxury denim brands—most of which would make a significant dent in the wallet. Meggen Harris, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 President Donald Trump’s trade war has begun—and some consumers are taking sides with their wallets. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wallet

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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallet. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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