wallet
Americannoun
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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.
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Chiefly British. a bag for carrying food, clothing, toilet articles, etc., during a journey; knapsack or rucksack.
noun
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a small folding case, usually of leather, for holding paper money, documents, etc
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a bag used to carry tools
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archaic a rucksack or knapsack
Etymology
Origin of wallet
1350–1400; Middle English walet < ?
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Example Sentences
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Being unemployed for half a year takes a toll on both your wallet and your self-worth.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Last year, Klein rented a Chanel chain wallet from Vivrelle to match a hot-pink outfit she had purchased when that color was trendy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Find insight on Goldman Sachs, Bitcoin wallet activity and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
It’s part of why I put my initials on items like my wallet, the cuffs of my bespoke shirts, my sleepwear and my towels.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Reggie pulled out his wallet and fished around for a Visa.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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