wallet /ˈwɒl.ɪt/ aep /ˈwɑː.lɪt/ noun [C]
A2 (US ALSO billfold) a small folding case for carrying paper money, credit cards and other flat objects, used especially by men:
» He pulled out a big, fat wallet stuffed with bank notes.→ COMPARE PURSE(Cf. ↑purse) noun (CONTAINER)Thesaurus+: ↑Containers for carrying personal possessionsF0 (ALSO document wallet) a large, flat case that is made of card and used for holding documents
Thesaurus+: ↑Office equipment , ↑Communicating by telephone , ↑Paper and stationery• • •
Extra Examples:» This really isn't my day - my wallet was stolen this morning and now I've lost my car keys.» When he realized he'd lost his wallet, he retraced his footsteps .» He's gone and lost that wallet I gave him for his birthday.» Oh, there's my wallet. Thank God.» They acted honourably and returned the wallet.