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wallet

noun

A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
W
Ends with
T
Contains
AL
Scrabble score
9

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈwɒlɪt/ /ˈwɑlət/

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

    “The thief stole all the money and credit cards out of the old man's wallet.”

  2. (by extension) A person's bank account or assets.

    “It's unknown if the pro running back's recent sex scandal will hit him in the wallet or not.”

  3. A thick case or folder with plastic sleeves in which compact discs may be stored.

    “I won an auction online for a cheap CD wallet.”

  4. A bag or pouch.

    “He brought with him a large wallet with some provisions for the road.”

  5. A person's buttocks (the area of the body nearest where one keeps one's wallet).

    “He fell down and landed on his wallet.”

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Example Sentences

The thief stole all the money and credit cards out of the old man's wallet.
It's unknown if the pro running back's recent sex scandal will hit him in the wallet or not.
I won an auction online for a cheap CD wallet.
He brought with him a large wallet with some provisions for the road.
He fell down and landed on his wallet.

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