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purse

UK
/pɜːs/
US
/pɜrs/

Translations

pursenoun
purses
Pl.
UK
/pɜːs/
US
/pɜrs/
She reached into her purse to find her keys.
Она полезла в свой кошелёк, чтобы найти ключи.
дамская сумочка
She carried a small purse to the party.
Она взяла с собой на вечеринку маленькую дамскую сумочку.
Additional translations
сумка
портмоне
Synonyms
handbag
wallet
clutch
satchel
pouch
bag
tote
purseverb
pursed
Präteritum
pursed
Partizip Perfekt
pursing
Gerundium
UK
/pɜːs/
US
/pɝs/
She pursed her lips in disapproval.
Она поджала губы в знак неодобрения.
Synonyms
pucker
contract
gather
wrinkle
purseadjective
UK
/pɜːs/
US
/pɝs/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a purse (e.g., purse strap).

Definitions

pursenoun
A small bag used especially by a woman to carry everyday personal items.
She reached into her purse to find her keys.
A sum of money offered as a prize in a competition, especially in a sporting event.
The winner of the tournament will receive a purse of $10,000.
A financial fund or resources available for a particular purpose.
The charity event was organized to increase the community purse for local projects.
Chiefly British: a small pouch for carrying coins, typically kept in a pocket or handbag.
He pulled a few coins from his purse to pay for the newspaper.
purseverb
To contract one's lips into a rounded shape, often as an expression of disapproval or to express concentration.
She pursed her lips in thought as she considered the proposal.
purseadjective
Relating to, designed for, or characteristic of a purse.
She bought a purse organizer to keep the bag tidy.
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