How to Use wallet in a Sentence

wallet

noun
  • He pulled a few bills out of his wallet.
  • She paid the bill and tucked her wallet back into her pocket.
  • Mix and match the colors for the case and the wallet for a chic look.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The House of Mouse can strain your nerves and your wallet.
    Sal Vaglica, WSJ, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Their wallets and her wedding band and phone were in the bag.
    Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2023
  • The suspect fled in the SUV — without the wallet — before police got to the scene.
    Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Plus, there are two chest pockets to keep your phone and wallet handy.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The cost for even a single ticket will put a hefty dent in your wallet.
    oregonlive, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Johnson was in bed when the phone rang, and in her rush to get to the newsstand forgot her wallet.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
  • His wallet was gone, but his cell phone was still in the vehicle.
    Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Testers were wowed by the taste and froth of Rise’s shelf-stable oat milk, which saved them (and their wallets) a few trips to the coffee shop.
    Grace McCarty, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Both men robbed the driver of his keys, wallet and phone and forced the driver to unlock his cellphone.
    Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2024
  • The two oversized pockets are roomy enough to fit my phone, wallet, and keys if needed.
    Ashley W. Simpson, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The 22-year-old left behind his phone, his wallet, and a worrying note.
    Elizabeth Koh, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Gonzalez said two pages of notes were found in the suspect's wallet.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The man, 28, and woman, 25, were charged with felony theft due to there being credit cards inside the wallet.
    cleveland, 4 Sep. 2023
  • The hydrophobic webbing straps let your feet breathe, as does the textile lining, and the $36 sale price is easy on the wallet.
    Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The interior pocket is roomy enough to hold your grab-and-go items (think: keys, a phone and a small wallet).
    Ellen McAlpine, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2023
  • Either way, having the right card in your wallet is valuable.
    Emily Sherman, wsj.com, 26 Sep. 2023
  • They’re made in Switzerland and can disappear into a wallet for the next road trip.
    Ryan Haase, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023
  • When the wallet was found on Oct. 11, Escobar flipped through it while wearing gloves.
    Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
  • For just over $6 per knife, this set will be the hit of any Christmas gift exchange without burning a hole in your wallet.
    L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2023
  • The real hurdle arose when the money disappeared and Lopez opted to open her wallet to pay for the whole thing.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Keep one for emergency use, and remove the rest from your wallet to avoid swiping.
    Taayoo Murray, Essence, 4 Dec. 2023
  • McCarthy’s retirement could be felt in the GOP’s wallet.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Then an auction took place, where guests generously opened their hearts (and wallets) for the cause.
    Maia Torres, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The Twinsburg man met with officers and said the woman had locked him out of her room and was in possession of his wallet, phone and gun.
    cleveland, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Choosing whether and where to buy a home is nerve-racking even if your only concern is your wallet.
    Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Available in five sizes, this small wallet has multiple card slots and a slim pocket for cash.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 21 Nov. 2023
  • There's a lot of streaming services, and only so much your wallet can afford.
    Milan Polk, Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2023

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