B1nounfashionmoney
US/pɜːrs/
UK/pɜːs/
in the US, a woman's handbag; in the UK, a small bag for coins and cards
In context
She keeps her phone, keys and lipstick in a small black purse.
Someone stole my purse while I was looking at clothes in the market.
My mum always has some tissues and mints in her purse.
Words that go with purse
noun + noun
- leather purseHe bought his wife a leather purse for her birthday.
- coin purseMy grandmother uses a tiny coin purse for small change.
verb + noun
- open her purseShe opened her purse and took out a pen.
- steal a pursePolice caught the man who tried to steal a purse on the bus.
noun + preposition
- in my purseI always keep a little cash in my purse.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My dad lost his purse with all his cards.Correct: My dad lost his wallet with all his cards.