Meaning & Definition of Wallet in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A small, flat case used for carrying money, credit cards, and identification.

  Example Sentence: He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.

• Definition: A virtual or digital wallet, used for storing electronic versions of money and payment methods.

  Example Sentence: She used her mobile wallet to make the purchase online.

• Definition: A term in cryptocurrency referring to a secure digital wallet for storing cryptocurrency.

  Example Sentence: He secured his Bitcoin in a hardware wallet.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• dry wallet: A wallet lacking sufficient money.
• light wallet: Having little money to spend.
• pick someone's wallet: To steal someone's wallet.

Translations

• Spanish: cartera

• French: portefeuille

• German: Geldbörse

• Russian: кошелек

Related Words

• 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.

Slang Meanings of wallet

• Meaning: cheddar catcher

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

• Meaning: money clip

  Example Sentence: He prefers a money clip over a traditional wallet.