purse
/pɜrs/
noun
- A small bag used by women to carry money, keys, and personal items; a handbag.
- I found a lipstick and a wallet inside her purse.
- He bought his mother a leather purse for her birthday.
- She grabbed her purse and keys before leaving the house.
- A small bag or pouch for carrying money, especially coins.
- He handed the beggar a few coins from his purse.
- The old man pulled a coin from his leather purse.
- She kept her change in a small cloth purse.
- Money or funds available for spending; financial resources.
- The charity event raised a generous purse for the local hospital.
- He dipped into his own purse to pay for the repairs.
- The company's purse is limited this year, so we must budget carefully.
- A sum of money offered as a prize in a competition, especially in sports.
- The winner of the boxing match took home a purse of one million dollars.
- The golf tournament offered a large purse for the champion.
- The horse race had a total purse of $500,000.
verb
- To pucker or contract the lips into a small, rounded shape, often showing disapproval or concentration.
- He pursed his lips thoughtfully before answering the question.
- The teacher pursed her lips and shook her head at the noisy students.
- She pursed her lips in disapproval when she heard the news.
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