1
: a bag for carrying miscellaneous articles while traveling
2
a
: a folding pocketbook with compartments for personal papers and usually unfolded paper money
also
: billfold
b
: a container that resembles a money wallet: such as
(1)
: a usually flexible folding case fitted for carrying specific items (such as tools or fishing flies)
(2)
Synonyms
Examples of wallet in a Sentence
She paid the bill and tucked her wallet back into her pocket.
He pulled a few bills out of his wallet.
Recent Examples on the Web
Check out a few more hands-free bags and wallets below.
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Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024
The locals are friendly, the vibe is lively, and your wallet stays happy without missing out on that classic Spanish charm.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024
Eventually, Christina said, the friend from the boatyard dropped off her husband’s wallet and a phone.
—C.j. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Put your phone, wallet or briefcase on the back seat next to the car seat.
—Sarah Raskin, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for wallet 
Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024
The locals are friendly, the vibe is lively, and your wallet stays happy without missing out on that classic Spanish charm.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024
Eventually, Christina said, the friend from the boatyard dropped off her husband’s wallet and a phone.
—C.j. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Put your phone, wallet or briefcase on the back seat next to the car seat.
—Sarah Raskin, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for wallet
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“Wallet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wallet. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
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