Wallet

/ˈwɒl.ɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small, flat case or pouch for keeping money, credit cards, identification documents, and other personal items.

He pulled out his wallet to pay for the groceries.

A folding pocketbook or handbag, typically made of leather, that carries cash and cards.

She keeps her business cards in the card slots of her wallet.

A digital or electronic device or application used to store and manage digital currencies or payment information.

He transferred his cryptocurrency to his online wallet.

Middle English, from Old Northern French 'walet', diminutive of 'wale', meaning bag.

dry wallet

A wallet lacking sufficient money.

light wallet

Having little money to spend.

pick someone's wallet

To steal someone's wallet.

cardholder

A case or holder for holding credit cards.

purse

A small bag used primarily by women for carrying personal items.

billfold

A small folding wallet.

cheddar catcher

He called his wallet his cheddar catcher because it holds all his cash.

money clip

He prefers a money clip over a traditional wallet.