wallet

[wol-it, waw-lit]

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.

wallet

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of wallet¹

1350–1400; Middle English walet < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of wallet¹

C14: of Germanic origin; compare Old English weallian, Old High German wallōn to roam, German wallen to go on a pilgrimage

Example Sentences

This, in turn, is expected to ease the burden on consumer wallets for next Halloween, said Megan Fisher, an economist with Capital Economics.

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Amazon is seeking to consolidate its grip on American wallets by investing in faster and cheaper deliveries.

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How to decide what’s best for your healthcare — and your wallet.

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Western Union is also launching a digital asset network composed of crypto wallet providers that would allow non-Western Union customers to convert digital assets into local currencies using its more than 400,000 retail locations.

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Pricing could be a factor, particularly at a time when many consumers are watching their wallets.

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Related Words

• folder 
• pocketbook 
• purse