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)
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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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Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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—Lizzy Rosenberg, Outside Online, 26 Jan. 2025
There is also an anti-theft pocket on the inside of the backpack to secure valuables like your phone, wallet, and passport while walking through the airport or a new city.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
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—Carly Totten, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
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Alison Herman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Get Discounts and Lift Tickets at Other Mountains Another wallet win: instructors get access to a wide range of pro discounts.
—Lizzy Rosenberg, Outside Online, 26 Jan. 2025
There is also an anti-theft pocket on the inside of the backpack to secure valuables like your phone, wallet, and passport while walking through the airport or a new city.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
Get excited for spring by shopping Coach Outlet’s new arrival section for purses, wristlets, wallets, and tote bags while select items are on sale for up to 70 percent off.
—Carly Totten, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wallet. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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