purse

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /pɜːs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /pɝs/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular purse

Plural purses

A blue purse.

1. (countable) A purse is a small bag that is used to carry money.
   • Synonyms: wallet, handbag and pouch

   That lady is carrying a yellow purse in her hand.

Verb

Plain form purse

Third-person singular purses

Past tense pursed

Past participle pursed

Present participle pursing

Two people with pursed lips

1. (transitive) If you purse your lips, you press them in and together so that they protrude.