purse

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /pɜːs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /pɝs/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular purse

Plural purses

1. (countable) A purse is a small bag that is used to carry money.
   • Synonyms: wallet, handbag and pouch

   That lady is carrying a yellow purse in her hand.

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Verb

Plain form purse

Third-person singular purses

Past tense pursed

Past participle pursed

Present participle pursing

1. (transitive) If you purse your lips, you press them in and together so that they protrude.