purse Synonyms
Another word for purse
• noun (Context 1)
A bag used to carry everyday personal items, such as a wallet, keys, and cosmetics.
"She realized she had left her handbag on the kitchen counter just as she reached the train station."
• noun (Context 2)
A small pouch or wallet used primarily for carrying coins and small amounts of paper money.
"He dug out his leather change purse to find the exact change for the bus fare."
• verb (Context 3)
To draw or contract into wrinkles or folds (specifically referring to the lips), often to express disapproval, doubt, or deep concentration.
"The professor pursed his lips in thought before finally answering the complex question."
• noun (Context 4)
A sum of money gathered as a prize in a sporting contest, or a collected fund given as a gift.
"The two champion boxers agreed to fight for a record-breaking prize money of fifty million dollars."
Opposites of purse
The opposite of purse shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: