1
: a bag for carrying miscellaneous articles while traveling
2
a
: a folding pocketbook with compartments for personal papers and usually unfolded paper money
also
: billfold
b
: a container that resembles a money wallet: such as
(1)
: a usually flexible folding case fitted for carrying specific items (such as tools or fishing flies)
(2)
Examples of wallet in a Sentence
She paid the bill and tucked her wallet back into her pocket.
He pulled a few bills out of his wallet.
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Treating yourself to a new pair of sneakers doesn’t have to come at the expense of your wallet.
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Averi Baudler, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
With Floral Print $79 Coach Outlet If Mom loves to keep things simple, this medium-sized wallet is one of the best gifts for carrying just the essentials—just a few cards and cash—in the prettiest floral print.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
The woman then discovered that $200 and a necklace valued at $950 were missing from the wallet, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2025
Channel your inner Lorde at Coachella channeling her inner butch with this sporty wallet chain from Urban Outfitters.
—Sam Manzella, Them., 16 Apr. 2025
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Averi Baudler, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
With Floral Print $79 Coach Outlet If Mom loves to keep things simple, this medium-sized wallet is one of the best gifts for carrying just the essentials—just a few cards and cash—in the prettiest floral print.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
The woman then discovered that $200 and a necklace valued at $950 were missing from the wallet, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2025
Channel your inner Lorde at Coachella channeling her inner butch with this sporty wallet chain from Urban Outfitters.
—Sam Manzella, Them., 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wallet
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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wallet. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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