wallet

American  

[wol-it, waw-lit] / ˈwɒl ɪt, ˈwɔ lɪt /

noun

1. a flat, folding pocketbook, especially one large enough to hold paper money, credit cards, driver's license, etc., and sometimes having a compartment for coins.

2. Chiefly British. a bag for carrying food, clothing, toilet articles, etc., during a journey; knapsack or rucksack.

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wallet British  

/ ˈwɒlɪt /

noun

1. a small folding case, usually of leather, for holding paper money, documents, etc

2. a bag used to carry tools

3. archaic a rucksack or knapsack

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Etymology

Origin of wallet

1350–1400; Middle English walet < ?

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Example Sentences

Instead, he framed the battle for a game's success as more centred around their attention than their wallets, adding: "In a challenged attention economy, where consumers are awash with choice, doing something interesting is key."

From BBC

Healthcare is another cost eating into the wallet of the American consumer, and one that isn’t likely to recede in the face of Fed rate cuts.

From Barron's

WSJ | Buy Side: See our list of the best pet insurance companies to safeguard your wallet from high pet medical bills.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’ve seen a lot of times in my life where Canadians protest or speak with their wallets, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen an issue where Canadians have had such a resolve,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times

In other words, BitGo provides custody and wallet services, storing digital assets securely through the use of private keys and hardware wallets similar to USB drives, for holders of Bitcoin and other cryptos.

From Barron's

Related Words

• folder
• pocketbook
• purse