Synonyms for

Wallet

Verb / ˈwɔ:lʌt / Another word for wallet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small folding case for holding money and plastic cards

Synonyms & similar words

pocketbook notecase billfold purse billfold pocketbook clutch bag pouch satchel handbag case holder cardholder cardholder

Synonyms by register

Formal

document holder billfold

Informal

money clip pouch

Literary

reticule purse

Antonyms

empty bare unburdened light free

Common collocations

  • leather wallet
  • slim wallet
  • men's wallet
  • women's wallet
  • credit card wallet
  • empty wallet
  • full wallet
  • lose my wallet

Word family

noun wallet

Usage note

A wallet is typically a small, flat case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification. While 'purse' can sometimes be used, it often refers to a larger bag carried by women.

Example sentences

  1. My mom gave me a new wallet for my birthday.
  2. I lost my wallet and my ID card.
  3. I need to put my cash and credit card in my wallet.
  4. I like to keep my wallet in my back pocket.
  5. My wallet is too small to fit all my cards.

Quotes

  • A man's manners are a mirror in which he shows his portrait, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • A man is known by the company he keeps, Aesop
  • A man's friendships are one of the best measures of his worth, Charles Darwin

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