purse
Definition
- n. a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse
- n. a small bag for carrying money
- n. a sum of money offered as a prize
- v. contract one's lips into a rounded shape
Word forms
- Past tense
- pursed
- Past participle
- pursed
- Present participle
- pursing
- Third person singular
- purses
Example sentences
n.
She always carries a small purse to hold her cash and cards.
v.
He pursed his lips when he heard the bad news.