Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: purse
IPA transcription: [p'ɝs]
Pronunciations of purse
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: bag, handbag, pocketbook, purse
    Meaning: a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached into her bag and found a comb"
  • Synonyms: purse
    Meaning: a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse; "he made the contribution out of his own purse"; "he and his wife shared a common purse"
  • Synonyms: purse
    Meaning: a small bag for carrying money
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: purse
    Meaning: contract one's lips into a rounded shape
Usage examples
  • The Green Silk Purse
  • I pulled out my purse, but to my dismay there was nothing in it.
  • "My spirits are not equal to it; besides, I must finish the purse.
  • "It's been disagreeable but I'm obliged to you for--why, where's my purse!
  • "Well done, good mother!" cried the prince, again thrusting his hand into his purse.
  • And a person's taste is as much his own peculiar concern as his opinion or his purse.
  • 'Then two are cheaper than one?' Alice said in a surprised tone, taking out her purse.
  • After some weeks he returned, with a few more cents in his purse than when he started!
  • "I am a master of philosophy, a graduate in art, and I hold the purse of a Fortunatus.
  • 'You shall lack nothing, Herbert, that either counsel or purse of mine may reach unto.'
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