wallet
noun
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.
wallets
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pluralof wallet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Expensive utility bills have become an increasingly sharp thorn for Americans’ wallets, but warmer weather this winter and energy assistance programs can help.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026
Starting in late 2023, Oimakhmadov’s Binance account had received more than $10 million from digital wallets later identified by Israel’s Defense Ministry as belonging to the IRGC.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Unlike money held in a conventional bank account, cryptocurrency is often controlled directly by the owner through digital wallets or physical storage devices.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
While there’s no question that consumers are feeling the impact of inflation on their wallets, it “hasn’t been felt evenly across all goods and services,” Ernest said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
I see them shaking their heads and pulling out their wallets.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
