Purse
(noun)
- A small bag for holding money, usually with a zipper or clasp.
- A woman's handbag.
- A container used to hold money, usually in the form of a small bag or wallet.
Origin:
From old french bourse, from latin bursa ("pouch, money-bag"), from ancient greek βύρσα (býrsa, "hide, skin, leather").
Examples:
- She opened her purse to pay the bill.
- The purse was made of leather.
- The purse contained her keys, phone and money.
- She had to dig deep into her purse to find the right change.
- The purse matched her shoes perfectly.