ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Wallet

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈwɒl.ɪt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Wallet is a noun meaning (US, UK) A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

Meaning

(US, UK) A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

More Meanings

  1. (by extension, informal) A person's bank account or assets.
  2. (computing, finance) An e-wallet or digital wallet.
  3. A thick case or folder with plastic sleeves in which compact discs may be stored.
  4. (archaic) A bag or pouch.
  5. (slang) A person's buttocks (the area of the body nearest where one keeps one's wallet).

Example Sentences

He fell down and landed on his wallet.
I forgot my wallet and left it at home.
I won an auction online for a cheap CD wallet.
He brought with him a large wallet with some provisions for the road.

Word Forms

Synonyms for wallet

Depending on context, synonyms include billfold, pocketbook, notecase.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include billfold, notecase, portfolio, paper, book, paperwork.

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