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Definition of coinpurse
coinpurse
/ˈkɔɪnˌpɜːrs/
coin · purse
Plural:coinpurses
coinpurse Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
A small pouch or bag, typically closed with a clasp, zipper, or drawstring, designed specifically for carrying loose coins.
Example
"She reached into her handbag and pulled out a leather coinpurse to pay the exact bus fare."
Synonyms
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coinpurse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coinpurse