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PURSE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Purse.

How to pronounce purse:

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Purse - as a noun

A container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

Example: "She reached into her bag and found a comb"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baghandbagpocketbook
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
container
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse

Example: "He made the contribution out of his own purse"

A small bag for carrying money

A sum of money offered as a prize

Example: "The purse barely covered the winner's expenses"

Purse - as a verb

Contract one's lips into a rounded shape

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
roundround offround out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

Example: "Purse ones's lips"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wrinkle

Example Sentences

"I forgot my purse at home and now I have no money for lunch."
"She reached into her purse and pulled out her car keys."
"I bought a new purse to match my outfit."
"He stole her purse and ran away before anyone could stop him."
"She opened her purse and handed me a pen."
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Word Game Points

Is PURSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, purse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PURSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is PURSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, purse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PURSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is PURSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, purse is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PURSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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