a small bag made of leather, plastic, etc. for carrying coins and often also paper money, cards, etc., used especially by women

a small bag for money, keys, etc., carried especially by women

She grabbed her purse and headed out the door.

the amount of money that is available to a person, an organization or a government to spend

We have holidays to suit every purse.

Should spending on the arts be met out of the public purse?

a sum of money given as a prize in a boxing match

to form your lips into a small tight round shape, for example to show that you do not approve of something

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