purse
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Even without the full back story, I knew its true provenance was my mom’s purse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
"Once you're being paid by the public purse to represent them, you've got a duty to behave in a certain way," Kenyon said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The job: The city controller serves as L.A.’s chief auditor and watchdog of the public purse, including scrutinizing how money is spent and whether City Hall is performing efficiently.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Many filmmakers told me that those who hold the purse strings don’t consider such filmmaking a good investment.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
The bandit let out a howl and began hopping on one leg, which allowed me to snatch Aunt Kitty’s coin purse right from his hand.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing purse
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Lingo of Body Language
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Ghost Boys
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
