wallet
wallet
Definition
wal·let (wô′lit, wä′-)
noun
- Archaic a knapsack
- ☆ a flat pocketbook, as of leather, with compartments for paper money, cards, etc.; billfold
Etymology: ME walet < ?
wallet
Synonyms
wallet
n.
wallet
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- bulge: Given that the largest denomination is 20,000 B, expect to carry around a bulging wallet full of money!
- steal: Thieves at work in the Green Lantern hide a stolen wallet in Charlie's outdoor sleeping place.
- carry: For what it's worth, I've recently taken to carrying two wallets.
- remove: The magician the removes a credit card wallet from his pocket.
- open: When she opens the wallet, she'll be delighted by the rose petal inserts that tumble out.
- walk: We are not all walking wallets to be cornered in the pub by the Child Protection Agency.
Adjective modifier
- plastic: No paper clips, binders or plastic wallets, please.
- smart: Contained in smart presentation wallet with full color insert.
- handy: To make photocopying easier, the sheets of games are supplied loose-leaf in a handy wallet for ease of storage.
- empty: The empty plastic wallets should be returned to stock for re-use.
- fat: Tourism tends to be upmarket here too so pack a fat wallet if you plan to eat or drink here.
- stylish: This New York-based company make stylish, comfortable wallets in a wide range of colors and styles.
Modifies a noun
- card: Available in packs of 3. You can choose two different pictures for each wallet card at no extra charge.
- size: Cons: Keeping bits of paper ( non wallet size ) for whole holiday - password system or passport instead?
Noun used with modifier
- paul: I must be going soft. paul wallet 14-05-2005, 19:55 Enjoyed tonight's episode a lot.
- leather: Russian men have long been fond of oversized leather wallets they strap around their wrist or arm.
- vinyl: Each series had five sections including London, and some were sold in a blue vinyl wallet.
- plastic: Old plastic wallets sent in to the agency cannot be returned.
- CD: I now keep a copy in the same pouch as the CD in the large CD wallet I use!
- pocket: This pocket wallet provides instant expertise for everyone to use.
wallet Quotes
There's something about a crowd like that that brings a lump to my wallet.
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