walletnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈwɒl.ɪt/us/ˈwɑː.lɪt/A2 US also billfold a small folding case for carrying paper money, credit cards and other flat objects, that can be carried in a pocket and is used especially by men:
He pulled out a big, fat wallet stuffed with bank notes.
US UK purse a small container for carrying coins, paper money, and credit cards, used especially by women
a flat, folding bag that is used for holding documents, for example passports
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- 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.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Containers for carrying personal possessions
- attaché case
- backpack
- baggage
- billfold
- briefcase
- bumbag
- handbag
- hatbox
- haversack
- holdall
- kitbag
- purse
- shoulder bag
- sling
- sporran
- suit bag
- suitcase
- toilet bag
- toiletry bag
- tote
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