Purse
Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrs/
Purse (noun)
- A small bag used by women to carry money and personal items.
- Money given as a prize in a competition or race.
- Funds or money available to a government or organization.
Examples
- She kept her keys in a small purse.
- He found some coins in his purse.
Common collocations: leather purse, carry a purse, win the purse, purse amount, public purse
Purse (verb)
- To press your lips together tightly, often showing disapproval.
Examples
- She pursed her lips in disapproval.
- He pursed his lips before speaking.